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Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Ranking where Seahawks star Kenneth Walker III could land (CBS Sports)

The Jaguars have an impending free agent running back coming off a breakout as well in Travis Etienne Jr. Should he not return to Jacksonville, Walker could emerge as a suitable replacement. The Jaguars jumped to 13-4 this season, their first under Liam Coen, who loves using multiple backs. He did so in Jacksonville in 2025 and previously in Tampa Bay.

2026 NFL Free Agency: The Top 100 Players Available and Potential Fits (Fox Sports)

Otton, 26, has played a ton for the Bucs, with at least 92% of offensive snaps in each of the last three years. He’s averaged 52 catches and 500 yards in Tampa, but he’s also totaled only 11 touchdowns, getting his lone score of 2025 in the season finale. The Bucs have precious little else at the position, so if they let him walk rather than pay $8 million a year or more, they’d have to invest in a proper replacement, either in free agency with limited options or in the draft. Jacksonville? A Liam Coen reunion might make sense.

Jaguars’ 2025 positional review: Cornerback (Action Sports Jax)

When Lewis went down, Jones moved back inside and was lights out from then on. Among the Top-36 slot corners, Jones ranked second in NFL Rating (55.9) and first in yards allowed per snap (0.73). Statistically, no one was better in the nickel than Jarrian Jones. For reference, Lewis ranked sixth and seventh, respectively.

2025 Season in Review: Statistically Speaking (Jaguars.com)

Eighty-five point six: Takeaways were one statistic that defined an improved Jaguars defense in 2025. Another was the run defense, which led the NFL by allowing 85.6 yards per game in a season in which teams allowed an average of 116.9 yards per game. The Jaguars did not allow an opposing player to rush for more than 75 yards in a game in 2025.

Jaguars 7 Round NFL Mock Draft (A to Z Sports)

Jake Golday’s versatile skill set could help address the Jaguars’ pursuit of defensive efficiency. Golday has contributed in multiple roles on a Bearcats team that has exceeded expectations this year. Golday has demonstrated skill as a blitzer, tackler, and coverage player. His length and size provide NFL defensive coordinators with options for his role, as he has been effective both on the edge and off the ball. His testing results relative to his size will likely influence his draft position.

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2026 NFL Draft rankings: Who are the top 100 prospects in this year’s class? (The Athletic)

Reese was the No. 1 prospect on my midseason top 50, and nothing has changed at the top. An impressive height/weight/speed athlete, Reese (one of the youngest prospects in the draft class) was asked by Ohio State to play a blend of multiple positions, which showcased his vast tools for NFL scouts.

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