What are the Jacksonville Jaguars’ biggest positions of need going into the 2025 NFL offseason?
Recently, NFL.com weighed in on what they believe those top needs are.
In terms of the opportunity that is available for the Jaguars to address these needs, they are sitting in a good position to do so.
According to Over the Cap, the Jaguars have $35.26 million in available cap space, which ranks 17th, but does not yet factor in their rollover amount of unused cap space from 2024, which was among the highest amounts in football.
In addition to that, the Jaguars not only hold the fifth overall pick in the draft but have 10 selections in total, which includes having two selections in rounds three, four, and six.
Combined, the Jaguars rank among the best in cumulative offseason assets in 2025.
So with the opportunity to add to this roster this offseason, both in the draft and free agency, which positions does NFL.com believe the Jaguars need to prioritize?
Cornerback and safety: We will lump these two together because collectively, the Jaguars’ pass defense and play in the secondary has to improve in 2025. Compared to the rest of the NFL, the Jaguars allowed the ninth-highest completion percentage, had the third fewest interceptions, allowed the third-most yards per pass attempt, and the second-highest quarterback passer rating.
Wide receiver: This turns into a potentially bigger need depending on what takes place prior to free agency. The Jaguars can create a combined $14.6 million in additional cap space this offseason by releasing Christian Kirk and Josh Reynolds, at which point the depth of this position would have to be addressed.
Interior offensive line: Brandon Scherff is set to be a free agent and as Trevor Lawrence described during his end of season press conference, one way that the Jaguars’ offense can shake their predictability is by being a more consistent rushing team. This will help keep them out of obvious passing situations.
Quarterback: This is purely a numbers thing for the Jaguars right now. The only quarterback under contract in 2025 at the moment is Trevor Lawrence.
While not mentioned by NFL.com, I would add the interior defensive line to this list as well. Moving Arik Armstead from defensive end to defensive tackle will help, but more steady play from the interior when paired with Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen at defensive end could form a strong foundation in the trenches.
