Jaguars Let Lloyd, Etienne Hit Free Agency

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Jacksonville Jaguars skipped using the franchise tag before Tuesday's 4pm, Eastern Deadline, that clears the way for linebacker Devon Lloyd and running back Travis ETN to become unrestricted free agents in March. Both are former first round draft picks looking for new deals. Players' tags this year would have cost nearly $27 million for a linebacker or $14 million for a running back. Market projections put Lloyd at about $20 million per year and ETN around $7 million making the tag too pricey for either one. Lloyd shines with over 400 tackles, 18 quarterback hits, and 9 interceptions across four seasons. He stands alone in the NFL for combining those stats and earned Pro Bowl honors plus second team All Pro in 2025. ETN delivered almost 4,000 rushing yards, over 1,000 receiving yards, and 32 touchdowns

1:03despite a lost rookie year too. Injury, the Jaguars have leaned on the franchise tag before, applying it to players like Tony Brackens in 2000 and Safety Donovan Darius multiple, times in the early 2000s. They used it every year from 2020 to 2024 under General Manager Trent Bauchy, including recent ones on Titan, Evan Ingram, and Defensive in Josh Hines, Allen. Now both stars hit the open market, sparking talk among fans about potential offers from rivals. The team seems focused on cap space for other moves this off season. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com. , and.