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NFL free agent tracker 2025: Live updates, Jacksonville Jaguars news and rumors
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NFL free agency is a few days away from starting.
The Jacksonville Jaguars , and every team in the league, can negotiating with agents beginning Monday at noon as part of the legal tampering period of free agency. No signing can be made official until the start of the new league year on March 12.
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The Jaguars have several free agents who'll either be re-signed or they'll test the market for greener pastures. The first major move of the Liam Coen and James Gladstone was made last week when the team decided to release wide receiver Christian Kirk .
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And center Mitch Morse announced he was retiring from his playing career, creating another need on the offensive line.
With 10 picks in the NFL Draft , the Jaguars could see a relatively quiet free agent period. But with $37,984,564 in cap space per Over The Cap , they definitely have room to make a few splashes.
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Those splashes could be used to fill holes at guard, safety or corner which are their highest needs.
Let's take a look at more information about Jacksonville's free agency.
Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson gets permission to explore trade possibilities
The Cincinnati Bengals granted All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson the opportunity to seek a trade on Thursday afternoon after two years of failed contract negotiations.
In allowing Hendrickson and his representation the opportunity to now talk to other teams, it's the first step in the Bengals admitting they are willing and ready to move on from the four-time Pro Bowler.
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Hendrickson's representation will now be able to talk with teams looking to acquire last season's NFL sack leader.
- Kelsey Conway, Cincinnati Enquirer
Seahawks WR D.J. Metcalf wants out of Seattle
D.J. Metcalf has requested a trade away from Seattle and the team will consider granting it as he enters the final year of a three-year, $72 million contract.
Seahawks GM John Schneider spoke about Metcalf's trade request in an appearance on Seattle Sports 710 Thursday.
"Everything is in a very cordial, professional place," Schneider said. "Obviously DK has requested a trade, and we are entertaining that. We are talking to a ton of teams, taking offers, seeing what that looks like."
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Schneider didn't rule out Metcalf returning to Seattle but noted the two parties were hoping "an ideal situation" would emerge for both the team and player.
- USA TODAY Sports
Jaguars release veteran tight end Evan Engram
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (17) prays before a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 26-13. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
The Jaguars released tight end Evan Engram on Thursday, ending a three-year run for the veteran pass catcher.
Engram was part of Jacksonville's 2022 free agency class, part of the players who pushed the Jaguars to the postseason in their first year with the team.
Engram logged 234 catches and 2,094 yards through 43 games with the team. He had a career best 114 catches and a Pro Bowl nod during the 2023 season.
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Ronald Darby , Devin Duvernay and Josh Reynolds also released by the Jaguars
The club also released several other veterans on Thursday afternoon. The team moved on from wide receivers Devin Duvernay and Josh Reynolds. They also let go of cornerback Ronald Darby.
Duvernay was brought in last season as a kick returner and to add depth to the receiver room. He suffered a hamstring injury and missed four games while never fully finding footing as a pass catcher.
Reynolds was brought in after Jacksonville's receiver room suffered injuries to Christian Kirk and Gabe Davis . And Darby struggled throughout the 2024 season, ending his season with four consecutive DNP's.
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Jaguars reverse decision, send Christian Kirk to Houston for 2026 late-round draft pick
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) wipes sweat while signing autographs during the third day of an NFL football training camp practice Friday, July 26, 2024 at EverBank Stadium’s Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla.
On Thursday, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans reportedly agreed to a trade for wide receiver Christian Kirk .
New broke on Wednesday that the Jaguars planned to release the veteran receiver but they found a trade partner to take on Kirk's $16.5 million contract in 2025. According to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero , the Texans are sending a 2026 7th-round pick for the receiver.
Kirk potentially could've joined the Texans, or any team, after his release. Plus, the Texans taking on his contract saves a cap hit, so the Jaguars did well in the trade.
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Christian Kirk set to be released by the Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13)is tapped on the helmet during an organized team activity Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the team plans to release veteran receiver Christian Kirk in a move to save more than $10 million in cap space.
In three years with Jacksonville, Kirk caught 168 passes for 2,274 yards and 12 touchdowns. He played in 56 games, battling injuries that shortened his last two seasons.
Kirk saw career-best numbers his first season in Jacksonville, quickly developing a relationship with Trevor Lawrence and becoming one of his favorite targets. But with the emergence of Brian Thomas Jr. last season, the team opted to move on and afford Kirk the chance to catch on with a team of his choosing.
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Mitch Morse announces his retirement
Jacksonville Jaguars center Tyler Shatley (69) and center Mitch Morse (65) face off with offensive tackle Walker Little (72) during the organized team activity session Monday, June 3, 2024 at EverBank Stadium's Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla.
The Jaguars will likely be starting their third center in as many years after Mitch Morse announced he was retiring from the NFL on Thursday.
Morse joined the Jaguars on a two-year deal last season after being cut by the Buffalo Bills . He started all 17 games for the Jaguars and was a bright spot on an offensive line that struggled.
With his announcement, the Jaguars will now have an added priority to pair Trevor Lawrence with a center who'll sync well with him.
Jaguars 2025 free agents
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco (5) starts singing during the ninth day of an NFL football training camp practice Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Today marked the first day of public practice inside the stadium.
The Jaguars have 15 players set to become free agents :
Jaguars unrestricted free agents (10): Right guard Brandon Scherff , quarterback Mac Jones , defensive tackle Jeremiah Ledbetter, linebacker Caleb Johnson, safety Andre Cisco , running back D'Ernest Johnson, QB C.J. Beathard , tight end Josiah Deguara , guard/tackle Blake Hance , TE Luke Farrell .
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Jaguars restricted free agents (two): Guard/tackle Cole Van Lanen , wide receiver Tim Jones
Jaguars exclusive rights free agents (three): Linebacker Joe Giles-Harris , outside linebacker De'Shaan Dixon, defensive end Esezi Otomewo
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: NFL free agency tracker: Live updates, Jacksonville Jaguars news, rumors
