The Jacksonville Jaguars raised eyebrows in free agency when they opted to take a deliberate approach. Instead of making a splash, they mostly focused on re-signing their own player. The only addition they ended up making was running back Chris Rodriguez.

While their dearth of activity raised concerns, the truth is that the Jags planned to address most of their needs in the NFL Draft. Then again, there’s a chance things won’t unfold the way general manager James Gladstone expects, and he may not be able to plug all the roster voids.

The good news is that if that’s the case, Jacksonville will have options in the aftermath of the draft.

The Jaguars can sign free agents such as Calais Campbell or Cameron Jordan

The free agency frenzy has faded, but several veteran players remain unsigned. Some of that is due to the fact that teams are waiting until the draft to take care of their needs. The Jaguars are one such case. But after the fallout, nobody will bat an eye if they make a handful of deals.

Last year, the Jags signed defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah, wide receiver Trenton Irwin, defensive end Dawuane Smoot, and linebacker Dennis Gardeck after the draft. Ogbah and Smoot left in free agency, so Jacksonville could most definitely use a No. 3 pass rusher behind Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen.

Cam Jordan crossed the 10-sack mark in 2025 and remains a productive player even though he’s 36. Jadeveon Clowney is another option. The first overall pick in 2014 is a stud against the run and can also get after the quarterback.

On the other hand, if the Jaguars want to sign a defensive tackle, they could go after a familiar face. Although Calais Campbell is no longer the All-Pro he was when he was part of the Sacksonville defense, he’s still a productive player, so he could return to Duval for another go-round if the team’s brass doesn’t bolster the interior trenches early in the draft.

If the Jaguars want to lock up a wide receiver or a cornerback, though, they won’t have many appealing options. They could take a chance on either Deebo Samuel or Trevon Diggs, but both players have dealt with injuries, and their stock isn’t particularly high right now. Having said that, they could be worth a flyer if they’re willing to bring down their pay rate and bet on themselves.

Why the Jaguars could sign free agents after the NFL Draft finishes

Aside from the fact that the Jaguars will try to address their needs in the draft, they might wait to make any signings because any free agents they ink won’t count against the compensatory pick formula after 4 p.m. ET on the Monday following the NFL Draft.

Now, the Jaguars aren’t showering in cap space. They currently have $11 million after extending Travon Walker. Then again, that could be more than enough to make a few signings. But even if they want a bit more space, they could restructure a few deals.

Either way, the Jaguars have the cap and flexibility to sign free agents after the draft, so don’t expect them to stay put.

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