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Jacksonville Jaguars
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Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars

NFL team. Team code: JAC.

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Coaches

2026 Outlook

The 2026 outlook includes an important regression caveat: the Jaguars lost key pieces in RB Travis Etienne and LB Devin Lloyd to free agency, and now face a first-place schedule after winning the AFC South. Only 6 home games in 2026 due to stadium renovations compound the challenge. While the team remains playoff-capable, the combination of roster losses and schedule difficulty suggests a potential drop from the explosive 13-4 record to a more modest finish (per NFL Power Rankings: Updated league rankings following blockbuster trades).

The Jaguars' primary question is whether defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile remains available after another strong campaign. After resurrecting the defense to a competitive level in 2025 (ranked 21st in yards, 14th in passing TDs, #1 in run defense), Campanile was a finalist for the Arizona Cardinals HC job before re-signing. Bleacher Report analyst Gary Davenport ranks Jacksonville's defense at #9 overall entering 2026, citing continuity advantages—most of the roster returns and the unit was #1 against the run and top-10 in total defense (per Analyst names Jaguars defense among top units entering 2026). The team is preparing succession with new defensive backs coach Mathieu Araujo, promoted from Miami's cornerbacks coach role, positioned as Campanile's heir apparent if he departs for a head-coaching opportunity in 2027. Two-way star Travis Hunter figures to benefit from improved secondary coaching under Araujo (per Jaguars may already have Anthony Campanile's successor in-house).

June 30 update: Campanile's defensive coaching has elevated Jacksonville to a legitimate head-coaching prospect. In his first season, he transformed the Jaguars defense to 6th in EPA per play and 4th in success rate through a stunt-heavy approach (ranked 5th at 34.1% stunt rate) and elite coverage (6th-highest grade). While Campanile lost star LB Devin Lloyd to free agency, the defensive foundation remains intact and could re-emerge as a top-10 unit in 2026. If Jacksonville's defense continues to perform, Campanile should draw far more second interviews in the next HC cycle than he did this offseason (per 15 head-coaching candidates entering the 2026 NFL season - PFF). Offensive coordinator Grant Udinski also emerged as a rising coaching prospect. Despite never technically calling plays, Udinski brings experience from two elite offensive minds: Liam Coen (Jacksonville 2025) and Kevin O'Connell (Minnesota 2024-2025). He elevated Trevor Lawrence to a career-best 83.7 overall PFF grade and helped Jacksonville move from 25th to 6th in touchdown drive rate. At 30 years old, Udinski fits the profile of the next offensive wunderkind worth a head-coaching opportunity, particularly for franchises seeking an offensive boost (per 15 head-coaching candidates entering the 2026 NFL season - PFF).

Campanile is planning to refine the defense in three key ways for 2026: increasing man coverage (to mix in changeups against offenses), fully embracing Travis Hunter as the primary cornerback (shifting him from his 2025 50/50 split), and maximizing interior pass-rusher Travon Walker's effectiveness (per 3 Changes Jaguars' Anthony Campanile Can Make in 2026).

Defensive line anchor – Arik Armstead: Despite the organization's continued investment in defensive line depth (13 personnel approaches, draft capital), Arik Armstead remains the Jaguars' surest bet to generate consistent inside pressure. Armstead posted 5.5 sacks in 2025 (third-best single-season total of his career, best since 2021) while finishing second on the team in sacks. He played through a late-November hand injury that limited him to pass-rush situations only over the final five weeks. At age 33 on his final contract year, Armstead is focused on maximizing his 2026 performance, with the "focus on being my best self and the best player I can be" mindset heading into training camp. (per Jaguars DL Arik Armstead says it was 'impossible to ignore the chatter' regarding his future this offseason)

Offensively, running back Bhayshul Tuten elevated into the lead role following Travis Etienne Jr.'s free-agency departure. Tuten scored in every game he notched at least nine touches in his rookie season and benefits from Jacksonville's top-10 rushing volume and three-to-four downfield WR threats creating open running lanes. His breakaway ability and touch-per-touch ceiling make him an enticing 2026 prospect if Coen's offensive scheme continues to favor the lead runner, as it has throughout Coen's career (per 10 Fantasy Football RB Risers or Fallers: 2026 Player Outlooks - RotoBaller).

Draft evaluation (June 2026): The Jaguars' draft class was well documented for questionable decisions. Selecting tight end Nate Boerkircher with a top-60 pick (the team's first selection) appeared heavily influenced by the expanded usage of 13 personnel around the NFL, though Boerkircher never had a 200-yard receiving season in six years of college. Picks like Albert Regis and Jalen Huskey also felt awfully premature. (per Six Teams That May Already Regret Their 2026 NFL Draft Decisions)

Resilience amid setbacks (June 2026): Despite a poorly-graded offseason in free agency and draft, Jacksonville's fundamentals remain solid. Trevor Lawrence delivered an MVP-caliber 2025 campaign, the defense ranked #1 in rushing yards allowed and #2 in takeaways, and first-year HC Liam Coen proved immediately capable. Travis Hunter played limited snaps (7 games before shutdown) but his talent remains elite if health improves. The team doubled down on its tight end commitment by extending Brenton Strange (3 years, up to $48M) in late June, reinforcing the tight end-heavy offense. CBS Sports notes the Jaguars could still win the AFC South again if the draft questions prove overblown and Hunter bounces back fully (per Ranking the NFL's biggest offseason losers: Patriots, Packers facing questions and Jaguars TE Brenton Strange 3-year extension).

Backup depth pivotal heading into training camp (July 2026): Five key backups—DB Caleb Ransaw (third-round 2025 pick returning from foot surgery), OL Walker Little, TE Nate Boerkircher, OL Wyatt Milum, and DL Ruke Orhorhoro (acquired via trade)—will determine Jacksonville's 2026 versatility and injury insurance. Ransaw missed his entire rookie year but figures to play north of 40% of snaps as the third safety in three-safety looks. Boerkircher, selected 56th overall to expand 12 and 13 personnel usage, is locked in as the #2 TE and key to the offense's blocking scheme. Orhorhoro's pass-rush upside alongside Armstead could elevate the interior pass-rush if he improves his run defense (per 5 Most Important Backups on Jaguars' Roster: Caleb Ransaw's Value is Clear).

Recent News

Open Questions

  • Can Trevor Lawrence and Liam Coen sustain 2025 success (13-4 record, 38 TDs), or was it a one-year spike under fresh scheme novelty? Source: Jaguars Liam Coen and Trevor Lawrence enter elite QB/HC tier Status: open Last touched: 2026-05-25
  • What's the ceiling for Coen/Lawrence as a QB/HC pairing—Super Bowl contender or consistent playoff team? Source: Jaguars Liam Coen and Trevor Lawrence enter elite QB/HC tier Status: open Last touched: 2026-05-25
  • Will Chris Rodriguez or Bhayshul Tuten win the Jaguars' RB1 role in 2026? Source: 5 ADP Risers — Rashee Rice, J.K. Dobbins, Josh Downs, and others climbing Status: open Last touched: 2026-05-30
  • Will Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Bhayshul Tuten evenly split Jaguars rushing carries, or will one clearly establish a lead-back role heading into 2026? Source: How the New-Look Jaguars Depth Chart Stacks Up After the 2026 Draft Status: open Last touched: 2026-06-16

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