Feb. 15, 2026, 12:06 p.m. ET
If the Jacksonville Jaguars choose to address the tight end position in free agency, who are the best available free agent options for them?
Tight end isn’t a pressing need for the Jaguars, with Brenton Strange, Johnny Mundt, and Hunter Long still under contract in 2026, but it should be on GM James Gladstone’s radar — and could even be considered an under-the-radar need.
Down the stretch of the 2025 season, Quintin Morris was TE2 in terms of playing time. So bringing him back could be in the cards.
Mundt, meanwhile, played a smaller role as the third tight end option, while Long was often a healthy scratch on game days.
In addition to that, if looking to plan ahead at this position group, both Mundt and Long are entering the final year of their current deals.
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While Strange will lead the way at this position, Liam Coen uses his share of two tight end sets, so having a reliable secondary option is a must. Not to mention that being able to hold your own as a blocker is an important aspect of playing the position in this offense.
From a spending standpoint, this likely isn’t a position that, if the Jaguars add to it in free agency, we see a large chunk of salary cap space devoted to.
With help from Pro Football Focus’ free agency big board, here are the top available players at tight end.
Best available free agent tight ends for Jacksonville JaguarsKyle Pitts, FalconsDallas Goedert, EaglesIsaiah Likely, RavensDavid Njoku, BrownsChigoziem Okonkwo, TitansCharlie Kolar, RavensAustin Hooper, PatriotsCade Otton, BucsMarcedes Lewis, BroncosChris Manhertz, GiantsMo Alie-Cox, ColtsTyler Higbee, Rams