The Jacksonville Jaguars lost out on Chris Godwin when he chose to re-sign with the Tampa Bay Buccanneers. However, they still found a way to bolster their wide receiver corps in free agency.
Mike Garofolo of NFL Media reports that the Jags are signing former Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown to a one-year, $10 million deal worth up to $12 million.
A third-round pick in 2021, Brown has shown flashes of playmaking skills but hasn't been nearly as consistent as the Commanders would've wanted. He's appeared in 63 games with 10 starts and registered 59 catches for 784 yards with four touchdowns.
Washington would surely have wanted to re-sign him in free agency, but things got complicated because early in the legal tampering period, the Los Angeles Rams gave Tutu Atwell a one-year deal worth $10 million, which is similar to the one Brown got from the Jags.
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How can Dyami Brown help the Jaguars?
Given Dyami Brown's past production, a one-year deal worth $10 million may seem a bit excessive. That said, it makes sense. For one, the salaries at the position have skyrocketed in 2025, with several receivers getting as much as $30 million per year.
It's also worth noting that bringing in Brown makes more sense than signing either Chris Godwin or Cooper Kupp. The reason is that the Jaguars need help opposite Brian Thomas Jr., not in the slot, and the former Commander mostly lined up in the boundaries.
The Jaguars could still trade for Kupp, for the moment, let's focus on how Brown can contribute. Last year, Jacksonville brought in Gabe Davis on a three-year deal worth $39 million. Because of his average of over 16 yards per catch, he was expected to stretch the field and open things up on offense.
However, Davis was a major disappointment. When he was on the field, he caught fewer than 50 percent of his passes. On top of that, a knee injury cut his season short. It's possible that if the Jaguars could, they would've moved on from him but the way his contract is structured, it's virtually impossible.
That's why the Jags did the second-best thing, which was bringing in competition to their wide receiver room. With Parker Washington lining up in the slot, perhaps Davis and Brown will probably need to battle in training camp for the starting spot opposite Thomas.
Aside from Brown, the Jags have also signed quarterback Nick Mullens, cornerback Jordan Lewis, safety Eric Reid, and offensive lineman Patrick Mekari.
You could make the case that the Jaguars are missing on the top free agents, but it looks like instead of going for the splash signings, they're bringing in player who can contribute without having to break the bank.
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