The Jacksonville Jaguars have reset the decks in their front office. They fired head coach Doug Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke in the offseason and are hoping to rebuild on the strong foundation they already have. Trevor Lawrence is an above-average starter in the NFL, and Brian Thomas Jr. had a monster rookie season. The biggest questions come on the defensive side of the ball, where the team bled points last year. They have started to address the needs, signing former Dallas Cowboys defensive back Jourdan Lewis to a three-year deal.
Jacksonville Jaguars Sign CB Jourdan Lewis
Reports indicate the deal is for three years and will make Jourdan Lewis the highest-paid nickel corner in the league. The exact terms of the deal are not known at this time, but the Jacksonville Jaguars are getting a very productive defensive back. The former third-round pick out of Michigan has played eight seasons in Dallas, racking up 386 total tackles, 9.5 sacks, 44 passes defended, and 10 interceptions.
The secondary was a huge weakness for the Jacksonville Jaguars last year. They need to add some talent to the group, and Lewis is a perfect fit. He is also very durable, only missing a majority of one season due to injury. Other than 2022, he has played in at least 15 games every year. Jacksonville has quality pieces and is in one of the weakest divisions in the league. If they can make some quality signings and get better coaching, they could make some noise next year.
2025 Outlook
The Jacksonville Jaguars were a popular pick last offseason to unseat the Houston Texans in the AFC South. Injuries caused them to stumble throughout the year. Lawrence missed a huge portion of the season, giving up the offense to Mac Jones. While the team still put up some big numbers at times, there were too many holes throughout the roster.
The division hasn’t gotten much better. Houston is still the favorite, but they are far from a sure thing. The Titans were the worst team in the league last year and have massive questions up and down the roster. Indianapolis has a quarterback who struggles to complete 50% of his passes. If the new regime makes a positive impact, this team could surprise people in 2025.
Final Thoughts
Jourdan Lewis is a quality player, and the Jaguars need more of them on the defensive side of the ball. We will wait for the full details of the deal. Can the Jaguars make some noise next year in the AFC South?
