Big Cat Country
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Jaguars fans — which player on an expiring contract do most want to see return in 2026?
To shorten the list, we excluded new players (Dyami Brown and Emmanuel Ogbah) and special teamers (Andrew Wingard and Daniel Thomas). Those names, plus Travis Etienne, Ezra Cleveland, Dawuane Smoot, Devin Lloyd, and Montaric “Buster” Brown, are all set to hit free agency in 2026.
Etienne and Lloyd are the most interesting names considering their pedigree as former first-round picks.
The former missed his rookie campaign due to a Lisfranc injury, then had consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons before totalling just 558 yards and 2 scores last year. Etienne could be on his way out of town considering the shelf life of running backs and Jacksonville’s recent investments at the position.
Lloyd enjoyed his best year as a pro in 2024 with a team-high 113 tackles (32nd in the NFL). He may be one of the more underrated run-stuffers in the league, but he must prove his versatility in 2025 under new defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile.
What are your thoughts, Jaguars fans? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
