When the Jacksonville Jaguars signed wide receiver Dyami Brown last year, they thought that he was going to be able to build off of his strong finish to 2024 with the Washington Commanders. However, that wasn't the case. Although the former North Carolina Tar Heel made a strong impression in training camp and even got off to a promising start in the regular season, he faded down the stretch.
Compounding the issue is that the Jags traded for Jakobi Meyers at the deadline because Brown underperformed. By the end of the season, he was an afterthought on the offense. The 2021 third-round pick is now slated to become a free agent, and it's hard to see him return for a second season in Jacksonville.
Dyami Brown failed to meet expectations with the Jaguars in 2025
Dyami Brown signed a one-year deal worth $10 million with the Jaguars in 2025. The move made sense as he was coming off a hot stretch with the Commanders. On the other hand, there were doubts about him because he had been a non-factor early in his career. Still, it was a gamble worth taking.
Throughout the offseason and training camp, Brown got glowing reviews. Then, the regular season came, and he hauled in eight receptions for 109 yards with two touchdowns the first two games. However, he began to see fewer targets in the upcoming weeks when it became abundantly clear that he wasn't having an impact the team expected.
In need of reinforcements at receiver, general manager James Gladstone pulled off a trade for Jakobi Meyers. With him in the fold, Jacksonville no longer needed Brown, so nobody batted an eye when he was made a healthy scratch late in the season and later in the playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.
Brown ended up appearing in 14 games with six starts and catching 20 receptions for 227 yards with one touchdown.
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Why Dyami Brown won't be with the Jaguars next year
While Dyami Brown got benched, Jakobi Meyers inked a three-year extension worth $60 million with $40 million guaranteed. If the Jaguars believed that Brown was part of their long-term plans, not only would they have given him a featured role but might have also given him a new deal. That wasn't the case.
Now, Brown is slated to hit the open market without being able to capitalize on his one-year deal. At this point, it wouldn't make sense to bring him back, even at a lower salary. With Parker Washington, Brian Thomas Jr., Travis Hunter, and Meyers, the Jaguars don't have a need for him even as insurance.
If the Jags had to choose, they would probably sign Tim Patrick, who is also a pending free agent and proved to be more dependable, or add a receiver in the NFL draft. They have several picks on Day 2, so they could definitely afford to use one at the position.
Simply put, Dyami Brown had a prime opportunity to boost his stock in 2025 but instead came crashing down. Now, the Jaguars are ready to move on.