Jaguars Lock in CB Montaric Brown, Strengthen Defense

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, Powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Jacksonville Jaguars just secured cornerback Monterec Buster Brown on a 3-year contract worth $33 million. This deal prevents him from entering free agency and keeps the key defender in place. Brown joined the team as a 7th round pick in 2022. Over 4 seasons, he started 29 games, capping off his strongest year in 2025. With 51 tackles, 12 passes defended, and 2 interceptions. His career totals stand at 166 tackles, 24 passes defended, and 3 interceptions. Now, the Jaguars maintain their full secondary core, including cornerbacks, Travis Hunter, Jordan Lewis, Jerry and Jones, and Christian Braswell, plus, Safety's Eric Murray, Antonio Johnson, and Kayla Branson. Last season, Jacksonville ranked 11th in overall defense, and 6th in yards allowed per pass

1:02play. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move to build on that momentum, heading into 2026. That said, gaps remain on defense. Linebacker Devon Lloyd plans to test free agency, and the team needs a third pass rusher while figuring out the $19.4 million cap. Hit from defensive tackle, Eric Armstrong's dead. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com