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Jaguars roster preview: Is Hunter Long's spot on team in jeopardy?
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Between now and training camp, we will be going through the Jacksonville Jaguars' full 90-man roster, previewing each player.
Up next is tight end Hunter Long , who wears No. 84.
Profile
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Height: 6-5
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Weight: 243
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Age: 27
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NFL experience: Year 6
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College: Boston College
Hunter Long's tenure with the Jaguars
The Jaguars signed Long as a free agent during the 2025 offseason. It was a two-year deal worth $5 million .
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Recapping Hunter Long's 2025 season
Long's role offensively was almost non-existent during the second half of last season as he ended up as the fourth tight end on the depth chart. From Week 10 and on, Long appeared in only one game offensively. He finished the season catching 12-of-15 passes for 85 yards with two touchdowns. Long also played just 78 special teams snaps.
Looking ahead to 2026 for Hunter Long
Long's roster spot is potentially in jeopardy this year. The additions of Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol in the draft have made for a crowded tight end room. More likely than not, Long and Quintin Morris are competing for one roster spot.
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While Long brings pass-catching upside to the position, Morris is the better blocker and more heavily contributes on special teams, with those two areas potentially being viewed as more valuable by the coaching staff. If Long is going to make a strong roster push, he'll have to show he can contribute as a blocker and on teams.
The Jaguars save $1.382 million in cap space if they were to release Long during cutdowns.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars roster preview: Is Hunter Long's spot on team in jeopardy?
