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Hunter is working his way back from a 2025 knee injury and is expected to be a full go for the beginning of training camp, according to Wolfe. The 23-year-old is still going to play both sides of the ball, though Wolfe stated Hunter can be “unleashed” as a starter on defense and “the goal is to eventually have him play nearly all the snaps on defense in a particular game.” The Jaguars seem to like Hunter much better as a cornerback but he will still play offense with his wide receiver snaps fluctuating depending on the game. Hunter is attending meetings for both sides of the ball and will presumably practice both sides come training camp. He is expected to be healthy and ready to go by the time Jags veterans report to training camp in late July.

The drum beat continues to grow louder for Rodriguez, who, as Howe pointed out, had a big fan in head coach Liam Coen during their one-year stint together at the University of Kentucky. The Jaguars’ backfield continues to be one of the most discussed topics of their offseason, and Rodriguez has a real chance to earn significant work on early downs as well as near the goal line. He is working his way back from a surgical procedure on his left foot that has sidelined him for most of the offseason, but it was reported in early June that he is expected to be a “full-go” by training camp. Rodriguez lack of a pass-catching profile could somewhat limit his fantasy upside, but if he secures enough volume and high-value touches in what projects to be a top-10 scoring offense, he could end up having the safest floor of any running back in Jacksonville’s backfield and insert himself into the conversation as a top-24 RB or better this season.

Waldron joined the Jaguars as their passing-game coordinator last season after an unsuccessful stint as the Bears’ offensive coordinator in 2024. 2025 was a bit more fruitful, with Trevor Lawrence passing for 4,007 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in the regular season. Waldron gets a promotion with the addition of assistant head coach in his role. Special teams coordinator Heath Farwell also received a promotion to add associate head coach to his role.

Specifically, Coen said Lawrence “did a really nice job taking care of the football,” perhaps throwing fewer than five interceptions across organized team activities and mandatory minicamp. Lawrence also performed well when “running the whole operation, managing the protections and some of the concepts on the field.” With a year of experience in Coen’s system now under his belt, Lawrence said he feels more confident going through his progressions and is doing “a lot less thinking” as plays are unfolding. Jaguars OC Grant Udinski has been impressed with Lawrence’s recall and his ability to guide teammates through concepts that the team hasn’t practiced in quite a while. Positive reports on the Jaguars’ offense continue to roll in. Lawrence warrants QB1 treatment in 2026.

Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the deal is worth “up to” $48 million. A chunk of that figure is presumably based on incentives. The contract includes $25 million guaranteed. Strange posted a minor breakout in 2024 with 411 yards on 40 grabs. He upped the ante in 2025 to 46 catches for 540 yards despite missing five games. Strange was heading into the final year of his rookie deal before this extension and the team spent multiple draft picks on tight ends, making it look like they were considering letting him walk next offseason. Instead, Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol will primarily see the field for heavy offensive looks, something the team talked about after the draft. Strange will sit on the TE1/2 border in early fantasy drafts.

“That’s where [Jaguars coaches] believe he can take that next step,” Wolfe said, adding that Thomas has shown much better chemistry with Trevor Lawrence this offseason after the two seemed never to be on the same page in 2024 and 2025. A downfield role would be nothing new for Thomas, who last season averaged 14.3 air yards per target and led the Jaguars in air yards share when healthy. Thomas in 2026 could remain a high-variance weekly fantasy option whose stat line will rely on splash plays. That could make him frustrating for fantasy managers while Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers are more consistent but lack the big play upside of BTJ. Lawrence in 2025 ranked 19th out of 33 qualifying QBs in downfield accuracy, in line with Cam Ward.

This comes via an article published by John Oehser of Jaguars.com. In the article, Lawrence acknowledged there were times last season when he and Thomas “weren’t on the same page,” but that’s something they’re hoping to change in 2026. Lawrence said he’s considered ways he can improve on his timing and accuracy with Thomas next season as Thomas hopes to bounce back from a down season after he broke out for 87-1,282-10 as a rookie in 2024. Thomas caught 48 passes in 14 games last season, totaling 707 yards and just two touchdowns. The fact he’ll also be fighting for targets with last year’s breakout receiver, Parker Washington, and veteran Jakobi Meyers, could limit Thomas’ ceiling next season, but any improved chemistry with Lawrence could result in a solid fantasy floor after he managed only three top-24 PPR finishes last season.

The Jaguars are the last NFL team to roster Mims, though he did not take any snaps with them. That was back in 2024. The Cowboys hosted him for a workout two months later, but did not sign him. He spent 2025 with the UFL’s St. Louis Battlehawks and 2026 with the Dallas Renegades, where he caught six passes for 55 yards. Mims, 28, will have to compete for a roster spot with the Cowboys.

Matiscik joined the Jaguars as a UDFA back in 2020. The snapper of some of the longest snaps in the league has since made a name for himself as one of the finest at his position, earning First-Team All-Pro honors in 2023 and 2025, and Second-Team All-Pro honors in 2024. Teams simply can’t let guys like that get away, which is why the Jaguars locked him up through the 2028 season, and made him the highest-paid long snapper in the league.

Shipley notes that the Commanders allowed Rodriguez to enter free agency for a reason. Although he is “an expert at getting downhill and breaking tackles,” his passing down abilities remain “underdeveloped.” With RB LeQuint Allen slated for the primary passing down role, Jaguars coach Liam Coen must choose between Rodriguez and RB Bhayshul Tuten for the starting role. In late April, Shipley said he expected Rodriguez to lead the team in carries. Rodriguez is currently sidelined after undergoing a procedure on his left foot. Shipley does not believe his absence is a big deal “at all,” but Bhayshul Tuten has been playing very well in practice. If one of them can meaningfully separate from the other, it will pay off in fantasy.