{"id":765541,"date":"2026-02-20T23:18:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T23:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/765541\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T23:18:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T23:18:18","slug":"nfl-analysts-pick-landing-spots-for-jaguars-free-agent-travis-etienne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/765541\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL analysts pick landing spots for Jaguars free agent Travis Etienne"},"content":{"rendered":"

What teams could be potential landing spots for\u00a0Jacksonville Jaguars’<\/a>\u00a0free agent running back Travis Etienne?<\/p>\n

Several NFL analysts have weighed in.<\/p>\n

Etienne had a bounce-back season in 2025, rushing for over 1,000 yards — even if the blocking in front of him wasn’t always clean — and contributing in the passing game. He’s a very good fit for Liam Coen’s offense with his ability to move around pre-snap and operate in space.<\/p>\n

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However, the Jaguars<\/a> also planned for this moment, drafting Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen last April.<\/p>\n

The Jaguars also don’t have an abundance of salary cap space at the moment, so those resources could be utilized on more pressing needs than running back — like defensive tackle or cornerback.<\/p>\n

We recently explored what\u00a0Etienne’s next contract<\/a>\u00a0could look like.<\/p>\n

Potential landing spots for Jaguars’ free agent RB Travis Etienne<\/p>\n

ESPN: Chiefs<\/p>\n

They said it: “Etienne has the play speed to upgrade a Chiefs run game that ranked 25th last season (106.6 yards per game). And with his dual-threat ability as a pass catcher, Etienne would be schemed on screens and backfield releases in coach Andy Reid’s system. This is a move to add more juice and big-play ability to the Kansas City offense.” – Matt Bowen<\/a><\/p>\n

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Pro Football Network: Texans<\/a><\/p>\n

They said it: “With uncertainty surrounding\u00a0Joe Mixon<\/a>, adding a dynamic playmaker like Etienne would instantly elevate the offense. Pairing him with Woody Marks would give Houston a versatile backfield capable of attacking defenses in multiple ways. More importantly, it would provide quarterback\u00a0C.J. Stroud<\/a>\u00a0with a reliable outlet as he works to regain confidence and rhythm.” – PFN<\/a><\/p>\n

FOX Sports: Saints<\/p>\n

They said it: “Keeping him will mean a nice raise \u2014 let’s say $8 million a year \u2014 but the Jaguars were pleased with fourth-round rookie\u00a0Bhayshul Tuten<\/a>\u00a0in limited use this past season. Using the franchise tag at $14.5 million seems too expensive at a position where there isn’t much guaranteed money beyond the first year on many contracts.” – Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

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Pro Football Focus: Cardinals<\/p>\n

They said it: “New head coach Mike LaFleur brings with him the experience of working under Sean McVay, and the diverse offensive philosophy that comes with it. Last season, the\u00a0Rams<\/a>\u00a0ran the eighth-most outside runs in the NFL during the regular season, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. Etienne would flourish in a scheme that systematically attacks the outside, evidenced by his 90.5 PFF rushing grade on outside runs since entering the league.” – Mason Cameron<\/a><\/p>\n

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