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Jaguars' WR Christian Kirk, TE Evan Engram became too expensive to justify keeping them

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded wide receiver Christian Kirk to the Houston Texans for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, as reported by ESPN and The Athletic.
Kirk missed significant time due to injuries, impacting his value to the Jaguars.
The Jaguars have decided to release tight end Evan Engram, saving a combined $16.5 million on the salary cap, confirming the team's shift in strategy moving forward.
Mitch Morse's retirement allows the Jaguars to look for a long-term replacement at center sooner rather than later.

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Reports: Jaguars release 2-time Pro Bowl TE Evan Engram

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