Jaguars won't exercise Devin Lloyd's 2026 option

Jaguars Make Big Decisions on First Round Picks

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a big decision to move up from No. 5 to No. 2 in the recent 2025 NFL Draft to select wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter. And, they just made another big decision regarding a first-round pick when they announced that they are declining the 2026 fifth-year option on linebacker Devin Lloyd.“The #Jaguars are not picking up the fifth-year option for linebacker Devin Lloyd, per source. He is now set to hit 2026 fr…

Source: Jags decline top tackler Lloyd's option

The Jaguars are not picking up the fifth-year option for linebacker Devin Lloyd, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Jaguars won't exercise Devin Lloyd's 2026 option

Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said earlier this month that the team had no plans to exercise their fifth-year option on linebacker Devin Lloyd's contract, but that they were still talking about it.

Pewter Pulse: Should The Bucs Try To Trade For ILB Devin Lloyd?

There is a new episode in Scott Reynolds’ Pewter Pulse video series on Pewter Report’s YouTube channel, PewterReportTV. These short videos – typically five to 10 minutes in length – allow Reynolds to offer up his expert analysis and opinion on a particular Bucs or NFL topic. The Jacksonville Jaguars did not pick up the fifth-year option for Jaguars ILB Devin Lloyd. Should the Bucs inquire about trading for the former first-rounder to bolster Tam…

Jaguars To Decline LB Devin Lloyd's Fifth-Year Option

The Jaguars will continue the string of teams declining fifth-year options on off-ball linebackers. As the NFL’s option formula still groups all linebackers together, Devin Lloyd will become the latest ILB to see his not exercised. Lloyd is now in a contract year, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler confirms. He would have been due a fully guaranteed $14.75MM had the Jaguars’ new regime signed off on his 2026 option. Lloyd is extension-eligible, so he coul…