Andrew Buller-Russ
After the Jacksonville Jaguars won 13 games for the first time since 1999, fans had to watch several big-name players leave in free agency. Both sides of the ball took hits.
Gone are some of the team’s biggest playmakers from last season, like running back Travis Etienne and linebacker Devin Lloyd. Jaguars general manager James Gladstone has hyped up the team’s position to likely land a third-round compensatory pick in what’s expected to be a loaded 2027 NFL Draft class, but is this roster positioned to return to the postseason right away?
One large hole remains at the running back position, where 2025 fourth-round pick Bhayshul Tuten is the favorite to start. But a better solution could be available at a relatively low price.
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Recently, Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay suggested that the Jaguars should consider trading for Alvin Kamara now that the New Orleans Saints shelled out $48 million to sign Etienne.
“A trade for Alvin Kamara would give them a legitimate starter who could keep the club in contention this coming season. Although the Jags declined to issue a pricy free-agent deal to Etienne, they could benefit from the logjam their former back’s addition created in the Big Easy. Kamara no longer makes sense in New Orleans due to his combination of age, salary and projected role within the offense, but he’d be a great pickup for Jacksonville for these same reasons.”
The Jaguars could likely add Kamara for a Day 3 selection, helping the Saints move off his $10.4 million cap hit for 2026. Plus, Kamara would likely welcome an opportunity to start rather than be the backup in New Orleans again.
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