Feb. 17, 2026, 12:08 p.m. ET
The window for NFL teams, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, to utilize the franchise tag is now open from February 17th through March 3rd.
The Jaguars have two players — Devin Lloyd and Travis Etienne — who could be franchise tag candidates. However, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported that his sources “do not expect” the Jaguars to use the tag on either player.
Each team has the ability to use the franchise tag on one of their pending free agents each offseason.
If applied, a franchise tag is essentially a one-year deal. The contract amount is predetermined and takes into account which position the tagged player plays.
According to Over the Cap, “franchise tag figures are based upon the top five salaries at each respective position.” So these deals come with large cap hits.
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The franchise tag was first implemented during the 1993 offseason, and since then, the Jaguars have utilized it in 11 different offseasons.
Most recently, it happened in 2024, when Jacksonville tagged defensive end Josh Hines-Allen. However, as is often the case, the two sides would end up agreeing to a contract extension not long after.
The Jaguars also utilized the tag in 2023 on tight end Evan Engram. But again, before that upcoming season, Engram and the Jaguars would agree to an extension.
Prior to those two instances, the Jaguars utilized the franchise tag nine other times.
List of Jacksonville Jaguars players to receive franchise tagDE Josh Hines-Allen (2024)TE Evan Engram (2023)OT Cam Robinson (2022)OT Cam Robinson (2021)DE Yannick Ngakoue (2020)K Josh Scobee (2012)TE Marcedes Lewis (2011)S Donovin Darius (2005)S Donovin Darius (2004)S Donovin Darius (2003)DE Tony Brackens (2000)