This is a young Jacksonville roster without many established franchise players. But one of the few players who has earned that distinction is Myles Jack, who was a second-round pick for the team back in 2016.
The team hit the jackpot in that draft, selecting three-time First-Team All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey and Pro Bowl edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue, as well. But of the three players, only Jack remains on the team heading into 2022.
His production has been very solid, and he earned a four-year, $57 million extension in 2019. He has two years left on that deal, which will cost the Jags $10.5 million (with a $13.5 million cap hit) in 2022 before the salary rises to $11.25 million in the final year of his deal.
Though this is far from a massive deal, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler thinks the Jaguars could look to put Jack on the trade block and shed the deal, with the Los Angeles Rams being a potential suitor.
Rumors persisted about Jack at the trade deadline in November, and the ever-rebuilding Jacksonville could look to shed assets and salary yet again. Jack’s $10.5 million salary is reasonable, and he’s in his prime, turning 27 in September. The Rams need dynamic linebacker help.
A move like this would make some sense for Jacksonville. Jack is coming off a semi-disappointing season after a huge comeback year in 2020. He led the team in tackles with 108 but finished 10 shy of the career-best mark he set last year despite playing in one more game. He only had three tackles for loss with no sacks, and he struggled a bit in coverage, as well, failing to notch a pass breakup or interception in 2021.
With that being said, this is a Jaguars team that has enough holes as it is, and it seems unlikely that they choose to create another one at such an important position by parting ways with one of their few veteran leaders. Jack will almost certainly be back in 2022, but this is certainly something to keep an eye on as the offseason progresses.
