Jaguars Lock in Strange, Washington: Future Stars

0:00On April 4th, the Jacksonville Jaguars just locked up Trayvon Walker long-term, and now eyes are on two young stars, Brinton Strange and Parker, Washington, as Prime Extension candidates. Both Titan Strange and White receiver Washington head into the final year of their rookie contracts in 2026, making this a smart time to build around them. Word from ESPN's Michael Doraco, after last week's NFL League meetings, is that the Jags kicked off preliminary contract talks with both players, right, alongside Walker, its early stages, but the team clearly seized their value spiking. Fans and analysts are buzzing because these guys balled out last season. Washington led the squad with 954 receiving yards, becoming Trevor Lawrence's favorite target and hitting over 100 yards in, three of the final four games. Strange added 549 yards and three touchdowns, but his blocking and versatility opened up the whole offense for coordinator Liam Cohen.

1:01Back in January, GM Trent Balky straight up said, Strange in Washington fit the Jags future plans perfectly. With them locked in through 2026, there's no rush, but waiting can mean paying more as their stock keeps climbing. As the offseason heats up, expect these talks to gain steam. The Jags are positioning for a real run by keeping their rising talents in the fold. I'm Corey with the story and you've been listening to NFL news today, AI-powered football coverage.