The Jacksonville Jaguars opted not to use the franchise tag before the deadline, leaving linebacker Devin Lloyd and running back Travis Etienne set to enter unrestricted free agency in March. Lloyd, a 2022 first-round pick, has impressive career stats, including 436 tackles and 9 interceptions, while Etienne, drafted in 2021, boasts 3,798 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns despite missing his rookie season. The franchise tag costs for 2026 were deemed too high for both players, making tagging them an overpay. Historically, the Jaguars have used the franchise tag multiple times, notably during Trent Baalke’s tenure from 2020-2024.
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