The Jaguars’ offseason has already produced a string of long-term commitments, and Parker Washington looks like the next name in line.
Jacksonville has spent the spring locking up pieces it clearly values, with Montaric Brown, Travon Walker and, most recently, tight end Brenton Strange all getting second deals. That makes Washington the natural next candidate, especially with the Jaguars making no secret of how highly they think of him. It’s tough to picture a scenario where he isn’t still in Jacksonville when the 2026 season ends and 2027 begins.
The real question is timing. A deal before Week 1 would make sense for both sides.
The Jaguars could get Washington at a lower price than if they wait until after the 2026 season, and Washington is about to step into a full-time role for the first time in his career. That kind of workload could send his production climbing.
For Washington, the upside is obvious too. A new contract could land somewhere in the range of what Jayden Reed and Christian Watson got from the Green Bay Packers, which would be a huge jump from the sixth-round rookie deal he’s been playing on. He could bet on himself and wait for an even bigger market after 2026, but the safer move would be to cash in now.
So the expectation here is simple: Washington is next, and it should happen soon. The prediction is that James Gladstone and the Jaguars get it done before Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns.
Travis Hunter is the other major offseason storyline, and it’s the kind of debate that has already taken over Jacksonville’s conversations. His rookie year was limited to seven games because of a season-ending injury, but his usage going forward - especially how the Jaguars split him between cornerback and wide receiver - has been one of the biggest questions hanging over the franchise.
A lot of people seem convinced they already know the answer. Some point to the cornerback depth and assume Hunter will be used far more on defense than offense, with his snaps at receiver reduced to a small handful. Others have noted that during open practices in the offseason program, Hunter spent plenty of time working with the wide receiver group.
But the idea that anyone can say with certainty how the Jaguars will divide his snaps right now feels premature. There’s still a long way to go before that decision has to be finalized, and Jacksonville has enough talent at both cornerback and wide receiver that there’s no need to force Hunter into one box too early.
What’s clear is that the Jaguars are going to need him this season. Whether the bigger impact comes on defense or offense won’t really be settled until Week 1 gets much closer. That uncertainty is part of what makes his skill set so valuable.
Cam Little is another player who looks ready to keep stretching what’s possible.
His 2025 season was already historic, highlighted by the 68-yard field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders and the 67-yard kick against TEN. Those are the first and second longest field goals in NFL history, and Little’s leg gives him a chance to keep pushing that ceiling in his third season.
Jaguars special teams coach Heath Farwell said during the offseason program, "I think it's really cool to see these long kicks. It's a cool thing to see when you're in field goal range, but you're on the other side of the 50. Jokingly other teams have said, we get one first down and we’re potentially in range,"
Farwell also said, "They see it from across the field, other game management guys, they're aware of Cam. That's a weapon, that's a cool thing that we can potentially be in range and send him out there even on the other side of the 50.”
If Little keeps trending the way he has, he could be sitting on even more NFL records by the end of the 2026 season.
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