However, a rebuild doesn’t mean they will not be active in free agency

Some think a rebuild means the Jags will be quiet in free agency, however, I’m not sure that’s the case. The Jags were at the $32 million mark when they traded A.J. Bouye and the only reason that amount decreased was due to the projected amount of Yannick Ngakoue’s franchise tag ($18 million per Spotrac). However, he’s come out to say he doesn’t want to play for the Jags so expect that to come off the books soon, and if not, expect the Jags to lower his cap hit with a long-term deal.

If traded, the Jags will cover the tag amount. That would put them at a projected amount of $45.5 million. Add in the probable releases of tight end Geoff Swaim and receiver Marqise Lee and that number could reach an estimated amount of $51.5 million.

While the Jags have more needs than fans can count on two hands, they eventually will have plenty of money to knock out at least three of them in free agency. The veteran classes at defensive tackle, linebacker, and tight end specifically look intriguing but ultimately time will tell what direction they go.