{"id":164218,"date":"2026-02-21T22:56:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T22:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/164218\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T22:56:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T22:56:08","slug":"one-free-agent-suggestion-would-be-odd-move-for-jaguars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/164218\/","title":{"rendered":"One Free Agent Suggestion Would Be Odd Move for Jaguars"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars could be an exciting team to track this offseason, but it remains to be seen just what moves are ahead. <\/p>\n

With that said, it feels like there are certain positions the Jaguars seem relatively OK at. Moves could be made around the roster as a whole, but not every position group needs a home run swing from general manager James Gladstone <\/a>and his staff. <\/p>\n

Safety feels like it belongs in that conversation, but perhaps there are enough options in free agency to change that. One recent suggestion certainly appears to think so.<\/p>\n

Jaguars Fit<\/p>\n

Pro Football Focus<\/a> recently took a look at the best landing spots for the top five safeties in free agency, and they see the Jaguars <\/a>as a match for Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jalen Thompson.<\/p>\n

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Nov 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson (34) against the Jacksonville Jaguars at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

“As PFF analyst Bradley Locker highlighted in his look at one free agent each team should pursue, it would be a prudent move for the Jaguars to build up their secondary depth. Andrew Wingard recorded the most snaps among Jaguars safeties and is currently without a contract, presenting an opportunity to upgrade with a consistent name like Thompson,” PFF said. <\/p>\n

“Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile deploys a high rate of open coverages, utilizing two deep safeties. Last season, only three teams ran a higher percentage of two-high looks than the Jaguars (52.3%), one of which was the Arizona Cardinals (53.4%). That connection makes Thompson a seamless fit, as he has earned an 83.5 PFF coverage grade in open coverages, excelling in quarters and half-field zone responsibilities.<\/p>\n

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Nov 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson (34) against the Jacksonville Jaguars at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

With all of that in mind, the Jaguars have some internal options at safety that could make a big swing like Thompson seem like a potentially misguided move. It is true the Jaguars are set to lose starting safety Andrew Wingard to free agency unless the Jaguars re-sign him, and he would leave plenty of snaps to replace. <\/p>\n

But the Jaguars also have a few young options already on the roster to consider as Wingard’s replacement. The Jaguars took Caleb Ransaw in the third-round with their second selection of the draft in 2025, but he missed the entire year with a foot injury, Ransaw is unproven, but the Jaguars will want to see him play sooner than later.<\/p>\n

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Jul 23, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Caleb Ransaw (27) participates in training camp at Miller Electric Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

That doesn’t even include Antonio Johnson<\/a>, who was a breakout star for the Jaguars’ defense with five interceptions last season. And this one is a bit deeper of a pull, but Rayuan Lane flashed serious talent in limited snaps last season. <\/p>\n

In short, the Jaguars have young talent at the position alongside veteran safety Eric Murray. They could add another, but it seems unclear if they would be willing to spend for help. <\/p>\n

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