The Jacksonville Jaguars have kept things pretty quiet this offseason, and with training camp only days away, that still looks like the plan. Even so, there are a handful of free agents who could still fit if the Jaguars decide to make one more move before camp opens.
One of the more intriguing names is Haason Reddick. When it comes to pass-rush experience among the available options, he sits near the top of the list.
The last two seasons have been rough by any measure, with Reddick putting up just 3.5 sacks in 23 games after racking up 50.5 sacks in the previous 66. Still, the underlying pressure numbers suggest he was not a total loss as a part-time rusher last year.
He finished with 32 pressures and an 11.1% pressure rate, production that would have helped the Jaguars’ rotation. At this point, his stock may be as low as it will ever get, which makes him the kind of cheap swing that can be worth taking.
He would have to prove he can deliver, but there would not be much downside if he does not.
Linebacker is another spot where the Jaguars could choose to stand pat or make a veteran addition. Foyesade Oluokun is locked in at one spot, but the rest of the off-ball group - Ventrell Miller, Branson Combs, Jack Kiser, and Parker Hughes - has only 56 combined games and 11 starts.
Most of that comes from Miller. Bobby Okereke, by contrast, has played in 110 career games and started 95 of them.
He also brings some takeaway production that the Jaguars could use after Devin Lloyd’s departure. Okereke would give Jacksonville another proven tackler next to Oluokun, though the fit would likely be limited to run situations.
The catch is that the Jaguars seem comfortable enough with their young linebacker depth to let camp sort things out, so Okereke only becomes a real option if they change course.
The name that stands out most is Denico Autry. Not because it would give him a four-team AFC South tour, but because he still looks like a natural fit.
Autry has long been a useful inside-outside pass-rusher, and even over the last two seasons he has managed 6.5 sacks as a depth piece. He is only a few years removed from an 11.5-sack season with the Tennessee Titans, and he could work well alongside Josh Hines-Allen, Travon Walker, and Arik Armstead.
Interior pass-rush was the biggest question facing the Jaguars entering the offseason, and the only real move they have made so far is the trade for defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro. Autry would give them a proven insurance policy if Orhorhoro does not hit the breakout season the team appears to be counting on.
Von Miller is another veteran pass-rusher who still makes sense on paper. He played more of a part-time, situational role last season, but he still generated pressure at a solid clip and showed he can still finish plays with sacks.
Jacksonville has plenty of youth behind Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker, including second-year defensive ends Danny Striggow and B.J. Green, plus rookie draft picks Wesley Williams and Zach Durfee.
The Jaguars could simply keep leaning into that development, but Miller would give them a veteran option on passing downs. He may still be hoping for a reunion with the Denver Broncos, whether now or later in 2026, but from a pure fit standpoint, this is the kind of move that would work for both sides.
There is also a case for adding another linebacker, even if the Jaguars seem prepared to roll with what they have. Ventrell Miller could open the season as a starter for the first time, and Branson Combs is also on the rise.
But outside of Foyesade Oluokun and Dennis Gardeck, the room lacks much experience. That is where Elandon Roberts comes in.
He has worked with Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile before, back when Campanile was the linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins. Roberts is more of a run-stopper at this point, but he could still bring value as a veteran presence.
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