Feb. 9, 2026, 10:04 a.m. ET

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd is projected to be a top earner in the upcoming free agency period.Lloyd was named a second-team All-Pro and made his first Pro Bowl after a standout 2025 season.

No surprise, but Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd is projected to be a top earner in free agency this offseason.

Mason Cameron of Pro Football Focus recently went through each position group and selected the free agent who he believes will earn the biggest payday. At linebacker, Cameron’s selection was Lloyd.

“The former first-round pick posted above a 75.0 PFF overall grade in each of the past three seasons, culminating in a 2025 campaign where he produced a career-best 89.1 mark, the second-highest among qualifying linebackers,” wrote Cameron. “The second-team All-Pro stood out as the only linebacker to earn an 80.0-plus grade as a run defender, pass rusher, and in coverage.”

Cameron is projecting that Lloyd earns a three-year deal worth $48 million. Spotrac, meanwhile, is projecting that Lloyd earns north of $20 million per year on his next deal.

As PFF’s grading system highlights, Lloyd did a bit of everything for the Jaguars‘ defense, with his do-it-all skill set unlocked in Anthony Campanile’s defensive scheme.

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He finished the season totaling 25 pressures as a blitzer during the regular season, and ranked 11th among linebackers in PFF’s run defense grade. In coverage, he recorded five interceptions and two pass breakups.

Along with being named a second-team All-Pro, Lloyd made his first Pro Bowl as well.

“Extremely happy for Devin and his production this season,” Gladstone said in his end-of-season press conference, “and finding real footing in a way that aligned with what he knew he could be.

“Looking forward to working through the offseason process with our coaching staff and everyone else to determine what’s best for everybody and seeing if there’s something to be done.”

Numerous teams will likely have interest in Lloyd, and for what it’s worth, the Jaguars’ current salary cap situation is a bit tight.