Gotsis is headed back to Jacksonville on a two-year deal, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Gotsis has spent the past three seasons with the Jaguars, and he will now be tied to them for the next two years as well. While the 30-year-old saw a diminished role last season, registering only half as many sacks (1.5) as the previous season (3), he still provided value both as a rotational player and also on special teams. The 2016 second-round pick should be expected to have a similar role this upcoming season and might even find himself competing for playing time.
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Jaguars' Tre Herndon: Staying in Jacksonville
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The Jaguars re-signed Herndon to a one-year deal Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Herndon will return to Jacksonville, where he's spent the entirety of five-year career. While the 27-year-old has failed to live up to the potential he showed in his first three seasons over the last pair of campaigns, he should still provide solid depth and special-teams value in 2023.
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Jaguars' Tevaughn Campbell: Re-signs with Jaguars
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The Jaguars re-signed Campbell to a one-year contract Wednesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
Campbell wasn't tendered as a restricted free agent but is still going back to Jacksonville for 2023. He appeared in just five games last season, seeing a total of 41 snaps on defense and special teams.
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Jaguars' Arden Key: Heading to Tennessee
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Key agreed to a three-year, $21 million contract with the Titans on Wednesday, Jordan Schultz of TheScore.com reports.
Key has spent time with the Raiders, 49ers and most recently the Jaguars during his five-year NFL career. He recorded 24 tackles (13 solo), 4.5 sacks and two pass breakups across 17 games with Jacksonville in 2022. In Tennessee, Key is expected to be a key part of the team's edge-rushing group, especially after the team let go Bud Dupree earlier this month.
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Jaguars' Andrew Wingard: Re-ups with Jags
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Wingard is slated to re-sign with Jacksonville, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Wingard returns to the Jaguars to reprise his role as a depth safety and special-teams ace. Though the 26-year-old carries minimal fantasy value in IDP formats, his continued presence helps provide stability for the team heading into the 2023 campaign.
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Shaquill Griffin: Let go by Jacksonville
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The Jaguars released Griffin on Wednesday, Jordan Schultz of TheScore.com reports.
As expected, Griffin and the Jaguars have officially parted ways following his two-season stint in North Florida. A 2019 Pro Bowl selection, Griffin appeared in just five games this past campaign due to a combination of hip and back injuries. Despite his injury-marred stint in Jacksonville, the 27-year-old's track record could still make him one of the more sought-after cornerbacks in free agency.
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Jaguars' Shaquill Griffin: Jaguars looking to move on
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The Jaguars are expected to release or trade Griffin (back) in the near future, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Griffin is well-regarded as a cover corner in the league, but he managed to play in only five games in 2022 due to a combination of hip and back injuries. Further, the Jaguars will save $13.1 million in cap space by releasing him, a cap hit that may also deter other teams from trading for him. If Griffin hits free agency, he's likely to be among the most coveted corners on the market.
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Jaguars' Roy Robertson-Harris: Earns new deal
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Robertson-Harris signed a three-year, $30 million extension with the Jaguars on Saturday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Robertson-Harris joined the Jaguars on a three-year, $23.4 million deal that began in the 2021 season. Through the first two years of that deal, he's played a combined 31 games while posting six sacks and six passes defended. He'll remain a key figure along Jacksonville's defensive line.
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Jaguars' Foye Oluokun: Adds additional void years
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Oluokun restructured his contract Saturday to create close to $11 million in cap space for the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The NFL's reigning leading tackler added additional void years onto the three-year, $45 million contract signed last offseason. It's a prudent move for a Jaguars franchise that is riding a wave of optimism following a surprise postseason appearance, but also a necessary one given the team is currently nearly $11 million over the cap.
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Jaguars' Devin Lloyd: Totals 115 tackles
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Lloyd had 115 tackles (59 solo), eight passes defensed, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries in 17 games during the 2022 regular season.
The rookie first-round pick played an every-down role at times for Jacksonville this season, and he finished third on the team in tackles. Lloyd should take on a more consistent gig during his sophomore campaign in 2023, though his IPD potential likely will remain more limited while playing alongside Foye Oluokun, who has two straight 180-plus tackle seasons.
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Jaguars' Rayshawn Jenkins: Sets career high in tackles
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Jenkins had 116 tackles (73 solo), one sack, 12 passes defensed, one interception and three forced fumbles in 17 games during the 2022 regular season.
The 29-year-old finished with a career high in tackles and finished second on the team, trailing only league-leader Foye Oluokun. It's the first time Jenkins has eclipsed the 100-tackle mark in his career, and he also had his first forced fumbles. He carries a $10.25 million cap hit for 2023 and would have just a $4 million in dead cap if released, which makes him a prime cut or restructure candidate this offseason.
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Jaguars' Foye Oluokun: Leads NFL in tackles
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Oluokun finished the 2022 regular season with 184 tackles (128 solo), two sacks, five passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 17 games.
The 27-year-old inked a three-year, $45 million contract with Jacksonville last offseason, and he finished the first year by leading the league in tackles. Oluokun was especially productive following the Jaguars' Week 11 bye, as he averaged 12.9 tackles over the final nine games of the season, playoffs included. He'll be back in Jacksonville for 2023 and should remain a highly productive IDP option coming off back-to-back seasons with over 180 tackles.
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Jaguars' Shaquill Griffin: Should be cleared for OTAs
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Griffin (back) is expected to be cleared in two to three weeks, Demetrius Harvey of the Florida Times-Union reports.
Griffin was placed on IR in Week 8 of the regular season and missed the remainder of the campaign after undergoing back surgery. It appears he's close to a return and should be 100 percent for OTAs this summer, but his future with the team is in limbo given Jacksonville's need for cap space. Griffin has one year remaining on the three-year deal he signed with the Jaguars ahead of the 2021 campaign. Across 19 appearances with Jacksonville, he's totaled 78 tackles, 11 pass defenses and one forced fumble.
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Jaguars' Rayshawn Jenkins: Active for Week 18
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Jenkins (shoulder) has been ruled active ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Titans.
Jenkins popped up with a shoulder injury during Week 18 prep that left him questionable to play coming into this must-win matchup heading into the wild-card round of the playoffs. The sixth-year safety has recorded career highs across the board with 109 tackles, 11 passes defended and three interceptions over 16 games this season. Expect Jenkins to reprise his starting role alongside Andre Cisco.
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Jaguars' Folorunso Fatukasi: Available for regular-season finale
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Fatukasi (ankle) has been ruled active ahead of Saturday's game against the Titans.
Fatukasi was considered questionable coming into this contest due to a lingering ankle injury. Nevertheless, he'll be ready to reprise his starting role on Jacksonville's defensive line during this must-win Week 18 matchup heading into the playoffs.
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Jaguars' Travon Walker: Set to play Saturday
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Walker (ankle) has been ruled active for Saturday's game against the Titans.
Walker was considered questionable to play due to a lingering high-ankle sprain. However, the 6-foot-5 edge defender will be good to suit up for the second time in as many weeks. Walker played a season-low 25 defensive snaps against Houston last Sunday in his first game back following a two-week hiatus, though it's possible he could see increased playing time with the AFC South title on the line versus Tennessee in Week 18.
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Jaguars' Rayshawn Jenkins: Status up in the air for Saturday
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Jenkins (shoulder) is considered questionable to play Saturday against the Titans.
Jenkins was on the field for nearly every defensive snap across the Jaguars' first 15 games of the season. However, it appears he sustained a shoulder injury at some point while playing a season-low 71 percent of defensive snaps against Houston in Week 17, as the 28-year-old was limited in each practice during Week 18 prep. Jenkins has recorded a career-high 109 tackles and 11 passes defended, including two interceptions, during the Week 15 win over Dallas. Should he ultimately suit up, expect Jenkins to retain his role as Jacksonville's starting strong safety versus Tennessee.
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Jaguars' Folorunso Fatukasi: Questionable for Week 18
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Fatukasi (ankle) has been ruled questionable to play ahead of Saturday's game versus the Titans.
Fatukasi sustained an ankle injury during the Week 15 win over Dallas, leaving him sidelined for one game before suiting back up for Sunday's victory versus Houston. However, the 318-pounder remained limited in each practice during Week 18 prep, so there's a chance he could be sidelined for this pivotal regular-season finale. It be worth monitoring Tatukasi's status on Jacksonville's final inactives list released 90 minutes ahead of Saturday's 8:15 pm E.T. kickoff.
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Jaguars' Travon Walker: Questionable to suit up Week 18
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Walker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest versus the Titans.
Walker suffered a high-ankle sprain during the Week 14 win over Tennessee, forcing him to miss the following two games as well. The 2022 No. 1 overall pick was able to return and play 36 percent of defensive snaps Week 17 against Houston, though he was still limited in each practice during Week 18 prep. With Jacksonville playing for a playoff berth Week 18, it's likely Walker will make every effort to suit up for Saturday's regular-season finale.
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Jaguars' Josh Allen: Forces strip-sack in win
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Allen recorded six tackles (three solo), including one sack, and a forced fumble during Sunday's 31-3 win against the Texans.
Allen logged his third sack in the last four weeks, forcing a fumble as he brought down Houston signal-caller Davis Mills early in the second quarter. This also marked the Jaguars' only takeaway in this massive blowout. Allen also paced Jacksonville with 74 percent of defensive snaps played since the team benched its starters early in the second half. Allen has now accumulated six sacks over 16 games this season, and he should have a good chance to get after Titans quarterback Joshua Dobbs in Week 18, as Tennessee has allowed the seventh-most sacks in the league with 45.
