After a 4-13 end in 2024, the Jacksonville Jaguars entered the offseason decided to get essentially the most out of former first general choose Trevor Lawrence. The Jaguars are trying to enhance their offensive line to raised shield the Professional Bowl quarterback, who signed a $275 million extension with the workforce previous to final season.
On Monday, the Jaguars reached an settlement on a three-year, $21 million take care of former Buccaneers heart Robert Hainsey, based on NFL insider Ian Rapoport on X. The contract contains $13 million assured.
Hainsey began at heart for the Buccaneers in 2022 and 2023 however final yr he was supplanted by rookie first-round draft choose Graham Barton.
The Jaguars are prioritizing go safety this offseason
Hainsey will be a part of new Jaguars head coach Liam Coen in Jacksonville. Coen is aware of Hainsey as he was the offensive coordinator for the Buccaneers final season. Whereas Hainsey was not the starter throughout Coen’s yr with Tampa Bay, the coach clearly has confidence within the veteran lineman.
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Along with Hainsey, the Jaguars landed former Ravens OL Patrick Mekari on a three-year, $37.5 million pact, with $20 million assured. The versatile lineman is able to taking part in deal with, guard and even heart. Final season, Mekari performed proper deal with and left guard for Baltimore and was on the sphere for a career-high 90 p.c of the workforce’s offensive snaps.
The Jaguars traded wideout Christian Kirk and launched tight finish Evan Engram this offseason. Nonetheless, the workforce agreed to a one-year prove-it take care of former Washington Commanders WR Dyami Brown for $10 million.
Brown will be a part of Gabe Davis and second-year wideout Brian Thomas Jr. in Jacksonville’s huge receiver room. Thomas Jr. broke out in 2024 with 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns. The previous first-round draft choose made the Professional Bowl after a sensational rookie season.
Whereas the offense is clearly nonetheless a piece in progress, and the Jaguars would profit from including one other playmaker, the workforce’s offseason strikes have been geared towards capitalizing on Lawrence’s potential. Jacksonville employed an offensive-minded coach, who helped Baker Mayfield have the perfect season of his profession final yr, and prioritized bettering its go safety.
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