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Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly will trade Christian Kirk to Texans for 2026 pick
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The Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans have reportedly agreed to a trade for wide receiver Christian Kirk .
New broke yesterday that the Jaguars planned to release the veteran receiver but have found a trade partner to take on Kirk's $16.5 million contract in 2025.
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According to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero , the Texans are sending a 2026 7th-round pick for the receiver.
Sep 11, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) dives for the end zone in front of Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis (52) during the second half at FedExField. Kris was ruled out of bounds on the play. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports
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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 was a top-target for Trevor Lawrence during his first season in as he set career-best marks in several statistical categories. However, with the emergence of Brian Thomas Jr. and Kirk's injuries, the club opted to move on from the pass catcher.
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Kirk now joins an AFC South rival, facing off against the Jaguars twice next season with C.J. Stroud and the Texans.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars trade Christian Kirk to Houston Texans to pick
