Feb. 22, 2026, 9:18 a.m. ET
If the Jacksonville Jaguars want to address the defensive end position in free agency, what might GM James Gladstone have to spend?
Between Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen, the Jaguars have a fantastic one-two punch at the position. Hines-Allen was one of the top pressure getters in football this past year.
However, the depth behind those two has to be bolstered.
The only other defensive ends under contract currently are BJ Green and Danny Striggow. Both impressed as undrafted rookies this past year, but bringing in additional competition for playing time should be on Gladstone’s to-do list.
So, to get an idea of what the defensive end market might look like for the Jaguars, using Pro Football Focus’ free agency big board, below are some free agent options at this position, along with some contract projections.
Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Contract projection for free agent defensive ends in 2026Trey Hendrickson: One year, $21MOdafe Oweh: Four years, $77MJaelan Phillips: One year, $15MBoye Mafe: Three years, $49MJoey Bosa: One year, $11MKhalil Mack: One year, $14MJadeveon Clowney: One year, $10MDre’Mont Jones: Two years, $20MArnold Ebiketie: Two years, $16MCameron Jordan: One year, $7.5MK’Lavon Chaisson: Three years, $45MKwity Paye: Two years, $20MDante Fowler Jr.: One year, $6M
In terms of spending power, the Jaguars rank near the bottom of the NFL in salary cap space currently. However, Gladstone has the ability to create quite a bit more space, if he wants to push current cap charges to future years.