The Jacksonville Jaguars had some tough decisions to make this offseason. While they need to address the larger scale roster after the playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills, they didn’t have much cap space to make many splash moves. In fact, the Jags had to let running back Travis Etienne and linebacker Devin Lloyd walk in free agency because they weren’t in a position to match their contract demands. That said, not everything is doom and gloom.

Because Jacksonville signed fewer free agents than the ones they let walk, they got three compensatory picks. Moreover, the roster is in good shape, and general manager James Gladstone can easily take care of the team’s needs in the NFL Draft. For the time being, though, here are three free agents the Jags will miss and two they won’t.

The Jaguars won’t miss Greg Newsome

When the Jaguars swapped Tyson Campbell for Greg Newsome, they thought they were getting an upgrade at cornerback. That didn’t turn out to be the case.

While Newsome routinely showcased his talent with the Browns, he failed to find his footing in Jacksonville. In fact, his struggles in the playoffs were one of the reasons the Jags couldn’t stop the Buffalo Bills.

To nobody’s surprise, the Jaguars didn’t make an effort to re-sign Newsome, and he’s now joined the New York Giants on a one-year deal.

The Jaguars will miss Devin Lloyd

This isn’t necessarily surprising. A first-round pick in 2022, Devin Lloyd had three unremarkable seasons before he put it all together in 2025. Following his breakout season, he signed a three-year deal worth $45 with the Carolina Panthers.

With the Panthers, Lloyd joined a team with a rich tradition of elite linebacker play: Dan Morgan, Luke Kuechly, and Thomas Davis. Meanwhile, the Jaguars will try to fill the void left by his exit with Ventrell Miller, who has flashed when thrust into action.

Miller could turn out to be a worthy heir apparent to Lloyd, but there’s an equal chance that he won’t. In the meantime, Jacksonville will miss Lloyd’s game-altering plays.

The Jaguars won’t miss Dyami Brown

When the Jaguars signed Dyami Brown to a one-year deal worth $10 million, they thought that he was going to build off of his strong finish to 2024. Following an encouraging offseason, it looked like he was going to pull it off. However, the former North Carolina Tar Heel faded down the stretch. By the end of the year, he was an afterthought in the offense.

You could even make the case that Brown was indirectly responsible for the Jakobi Meyers trade. Had he lived up to expectations, the Jags wouldn’t have needed to acquire Meyers.

Now, Brown is back with the Commanders on a one-year $3 million deal.

The Jaguars will miss Travis Etienne

The Jaguars have come a long way after the Urban Meyer era, making the playoffs and winning the division twice the past four years. And through it all, Travis Etienne played a huge role in the team’s success, crossing the 1,000-yard mark three times since 2022. Moreover, his pass-catching skills added another layer to the Jacksonville offense.

But all good things must come to an end, and Etienne left Duval to sign a four-year deal worth $52 million with the New Orleans Saints. Sophomore Bhayshul Tuten appears to be ready to fill his shoes, but he’s yet to prove that he can carry a full workload at the NFL level. Having Chris Rodriguez around to take some pressure off his shoulders, but there’s no doubt that Etienne set the high bar.

The Jaguars won’t miss Andrew Wingard

Nobody will deny that Andrew Wingard has overachieved, progressively working his way up the depth chart until he joined the starting lineup after going undrafted in 2019. Moreover, he became a fan favorite because he routinely spoke his mind. That said, Dewey had already reached his ceiling.

While Wingard is a fine starter, he won’t be making the Pro Bowl soon. This is why the Jaguars might’ve felt comfortable letting him walk and eventually sign a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals. It will be odd to see the former Wyoming Cowboy wear the Red and White, but with Antonio Johnson and Caleb Ransaw, the Jags probably won’t miss him.