Jaguars NFL free agency updates: Latest news, rumors

NFL free agency has already kicked off, but the Jacksonville Jaguars and the rest of the league can not officially sign players to contracts.

Teams will have spent 52 hours scouring the market when the new league year officially opens at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Teams were allowed to speak with representatives for players and can agree to terms on a deal before being able to sign the contracts at the start of the new league year.

For Jacksonville, as of Tuesday afternoon, the team did not have to wait to sign any players who they’ve agreed to terms with. The Jaguars opted to re-sign multiple players who were on the team last season, including: RB DeeJay Dallas, DL Matt Dickerson, LB Dennis Gardeck, CB Montaric Brown, CB Keith Taylor and TE Quintin Morris.

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Once the new league year starts, the team will officially lose RB Travis Etienne and LB Devin Lloyd in addition to CB Greg Newsome II, who all will sign deals elsewhere on the open market.

Though it feels like it’s already started, free agency has finally officially begun and teams will look quite different around the league as players churn and out of rosters like never before.

Stay up to date on everything free agency.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the Jaguars have about $10,755,272 in cap space, according to Spotrac.

Jaguars 2026 free agents: On the open market

Unrestricted:

LB Dennis Gardeck – Re-signed

Exclusive rights free agent: WR Joshua Cephus

Jaguars 2026 free agency moves

Here’s what the Jaguars have done up to this point in the free agency cycle.

Jaguars CB Greg Newsome II to sign with New York Giants Nov 9, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) reacts after a defensive play against the Houston Texans during the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Nov 9, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II (6) reacts after a defensive play against the Houston Texans during the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Newsome, 25, started 11 games for Jacksonville, playing in 12. He totaled 29 tackles (23 solos), six pass breakups and one interception during his stint with the team.

Jaguars LB Devin Lloyd set to sign with Carolina Panthers Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) reacts to his fumble recovery during the fourth quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 17-10.

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) reacts to his fumble recovery during the fourth quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 17-10.

Devin Lloyd is set to join the Carolina Panthers, according to multiple reports. Lloyd will make $45 million over three years, including $25 million guaranteed. Lloyd was a four-year starter for Jacksonville, accounting for 436 total tackles (230 solos), 15 tackles for loss, 18 quarterback hits, one forced fumble, nine interceptions and 26 pass breakups.

Jaguars set to release TE Johnny Mundt Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Johnny Mundt (86) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) during the third quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Johnny Mundt (86) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) during the third quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

The Jaguars release tight end Johnny Mundt, NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported Monday. The team will save $2,735,294 in cap space with the move.

Mundt was signed last offseason via free agency to a two-year deal worth $5.5 million that included $2.25 million guaranteed. The Jaguars will eat $500,000 in dead money with the move, according to OverTheCap.

Mundt played in 16 games for Jacksonville last season with six starts. He caught nine passes for 111 yards.

Report: Jaguars lose Travis Etienne to Saints

After five seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, running back Travis Etienne has officially left the station, reportedly set to sign with the New Orleans Saints in free agency.

According to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz, Etienne will sign a four-year deal worth $52 million.

Jacksonville was not expected to be in the running to retain the former 2021 first-round pick after he finished last season as one of the top players on the team.

Jaguars re-sign LB Dennis Gardeck ahead of negotiation period Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Dennis Gardeck (57) warms up during an NFL scrimmage event at EverBank Stadium, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Dennis Gardeck (57) warms up during an NFL scrimmage event at EverBank Stadium, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

The Jaguars continue to re-sign their own talent, bringing back linebacker Dennis Gardeck. The team announced the deal just before the NFL’s 52-hour negotiation window opened.

Jaguars set to re-sign CB Montaric Brown to three-year deal Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown (30) runs with the ball while running drills during the Jacksonville Jaguars’ third mandatory minicamp Thursday June 12, 2025 at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown (30) runs with the ball while running drills during the Jacksonville Jaguars’ third mandatory minicamp Thursday June 12, 2025 at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

According to multiple reports, the Jaguars will retain cornerback Montaric “Buster” Brown on a three-year deal worth $33 million. The deal secures Brown’s position in Jacksonville as a starter after being drafted by the team in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

A league source later confirmed to the Times-Union that Brown would be retained.

Jaguars sign impending free agent TE Quintin Morris Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Quintin Morris (45) catches a pass during an NFL training camp session at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Quintin Morris (45) catches a pass during an NFL training camp session at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

The Jaguars opted to re-sign tight end Quintin Morris ahead of free agency opening. Morris reportedly agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the team. Morris earned a 53-man roster role partially into the 2025 regular season and never looked back. He brings value on special teams and primarily as a blocker on offense.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot (98) and Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Matt Dickerson (93) sack Tennessee Titans quarterback Brandon Allen (10) during the fourth quarter in an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Titans 41-7 [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

Similar to Morris, the Jaguars opted to bring back DT Matt Dickerson, who they signed last year to compete as a depth player. Dickerson eventually earned a 53-man roster spot before becoming one of the team’s primary players at the position. Dickerson will reportedly make $1.45 million for one year.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Deejay Dallas (20) is tripped up by by Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut (36) on an opening kickoff return during the first quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Titans 41-7, capturing the AFC South title. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Running back DeeJay Dallas was signed late in the 2025 season to offer help to the team’s return game. According to reports, Dallas signed for $1.265 million over one year, per reports.

Jaguars re-sign CB Keith Taylor

Cornerback Keith Taylor was signed ahead of free agency. Taylor spent the latter portion of the season in Jacksonville as a depth player. He will reportedly make $1.24 million in 2026.

Jaguars offer exclusive rights tender to CB Christian Braswell Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) stretches his neck while talking with teammate Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Christian Braswell (21) during the Jacksonville Jaguars’ mandatory minicamp Tuesday June 10, 2025 at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) stretches his neck while talking with teammate Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Christian Braswell (21) during the Jacksonville Jaguars’ mandatory minicamp Tuesday June 10, 2025 at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

According to cornerback Christian Braswell’s agency, the former sixth-round pick will sign a one-year exclusive rights tender with Jacksonville to avoid free agency.

Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @Demetrius82 or on Bluesky at Demetrius.

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