Insider 'could see' Jaguars adding an edge rusher before trade deadline
One NFL insider "could see" the Jaguars adding an edge rusher prior to the trade deadline this season.
ESPN NFL insiders Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano have shared recent insights regarding the Jacksonville Jaguars' potential moves heading into the current season. While acknowledging that the team likely does not require much additional support, Graziano indicated that there might be interest in bolstering their defensive line by adding another edge rusher.
The pass rush depth has been a question mark for the Jaguars entering the 2026 season, as key players like Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen have been instrumental but the overall production of the unit still requires improvement. At present, Jacksonville stands around the middle of the pack in terms of quarterback pressures, ranking 11th in sacks.
However, their production on this crucial aspect of defense, when measured by ESPN's pass rush win rate metric, is considerably lower, placing the team at 23rd. This analysis, sourced from Jaguars Wire, suggests that if Jacksonville's general manager, James Gladstone, is contemplating a trade, the team possesses a wealth of 2027 draft capital, including potential compensatory draft picks.
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