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Jaguars head coach Liam Coen and GM James Gladstone say their second year is calmer and more settled, with established procedures and a clearer draft focus after going 13-4 in Year 1.
Travis Etienne, now with the New Orleans Saints, says the correct way to say his last name is like De’Von Achane’s, and that the Clemson-era ‘ET-N’ shorthand took hold because announcers found it easier; he wants to return to the pronunciation he grew up with.
The NFL announced 33 compensatory draft selections for the 2026 draft, awarded to 15 teams based on net losses of free agents. A special compensatory pick was awarded to the Lions for Jets head coach Aaron Glenn’s hire, which the Lions traded to the Jaguars. The picks are placed in rounds 3 through 7. The 2026 draft is scheduled for April 23–25 in Pittsburgh.
The Jacksonville Jaguars reached a three-year, $33 million deal with cornerback Montaric Brown, keeping a 2022 seventh-round pick on the roster; Brown has started 23 of the last 53 games, compiling 172 tackles, three interceptions and 24 passes defensed during his time in Jacksonville.
As the 2026 NFL Combine unfolds, ESPN speculation suggests the Steelers could pursue Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. if Jacksonville is willing to move him. Thomas, a former first‑round pick, has shown high upside but faced drops and a WR3 role late in 2025; he’s cheap for 2026 with a fully guaranteed ~$2.13M and would carry a 2027 fifth‑year option with a trade. A move might fetch a late second or early third, though some view a third‑plus‑mid‑round package as more likely. If not traded, Pittsburgh could still target WRs in the 2026 Draft. ESPN estimates about a 20% chance of a Thomas trade this offseason.
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced that defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile and offensive coordinator Grand Udinski will return for the 2026 season after agreeing to terms, despite Campanile and Udinski having recently entertained head-coach opportunities with other teams; Jacksonville finished 13-4 in 2025 and were eliminated by the Bills in the wild-card round.
The Browns completed a second-round interview with Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski for their head coach opening; Udinski, 30, is the third candidate to receive a second interview after Jim Schwartz and Todd Monken, and he previously coached with the Vikings and Panthers before joining Jacksonville in 2025, where the offense posted strong numbers behind Trevor Lawrence before a wild-card playoff exit.
The Browns are interviewing Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski for their head coach opening, making him the ninth candidate in the process. Udinski, 30, helped Jacksonville finish sixth in points per game (27.9) and 11th in total offense in 2025, after previously rising through the Vikings coaching ranks; he has NFL coaching experience dating back to 2020. The Browns’ search has included several other candidates this month, such as Rees, Schwartz, Pitcher, Durde, Monken, McDaniel, Minter and Scheelhaase.
Jacksonville’s season ends with a 27-24 wild-card loss to the Buffalo Bills, a heartbreak that underscored a memorable year and highlighted the Jaguars’ need for more playoff experience. Fans debate what went wrong and what to fix, with big questions about re-signing core players like Travis Etienne Jr. and Devin Lloyd and maintaining veteran pieces. Parker Washington’s strong showing stood out as a bright spot, while questions linger about coaching adjustments and roster moves as Jacksonville looks to build on this season’s promise for next year.
Lynn Jones’s postgame praise for Jaguars coach Liam Coen after the Bills Wild Card loss became a national debate about journalism’s role and the public’s perception of the media. Some saw it as a compassionate moment, others as an inappropriate cheerleading posture for a press conference. The clash highlighted distrust in media, differing views on what journalism should be, and, in the process, boosted Jones’s outlet’s visibility, illustrating how attention fuels influence in modern sports coverage.
Josh Allen powered Buffalo to a gritty road win at Jacksonville, their first playoff road victory since 1992, as Trevor Lawrence threw two costly picks. The triumph reshapes the AFC outlook by keeping the Steelers or Texans in play for a possible home divisional game, with Sean McDermott praised for a bold, aggressive approach and Brandon Beane facing roster-related scrutiny; the article underscores broader implications for remaining AFC contenders and the ongoing Allen-vs-Jackson narrative.
After Jacksonville’s controversial fourth‑and‑2 call in the postseason loss to Buffalo, fans debate whether points should have been taken while Trevor Lawrence delivers a strong showing and Parker Washington shines. The Jaguars’ 13‑4 season ended in a gut‑punch, sparking pride mixed with heartbreak as aggressive playcalling and late mistakes dominated the discussion.
Jacksonville will play Buffalo in the AFC Wild Card Game without starting left tackle Cole Van Lanen, who is out with a knee injury. Walker Little is expected to start at left tackle after lining up at left guard recently, and he previously started at left tackle in 12 games earlier this season.
The Jacksonville Jaguars elevated WR Tim Jones from the practice squad to the active roster for the wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills. Jones has appeared in 55 NFL games (18 receptions, 169 yards) with Jacksonville and Minnesota, and played in two postseason games for Jacksonville in 2022.
The Buffalo Bills are slight favorites to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Wild Card game, with predictions favoring a close, high-scoring contest that could go either way, but the Jaguars' recent hot streak and home advantage make them a strong contender.