The Jacksonville Jaguars have recently confirmed that they have exercised their fifth-year options on the contracts of quarterback Trevor Lawrence and running back Travis Etienne. However, there was no announcement regarding a third option for quarterback Mac Jones, who they acquired in a trade with the New England Patriots earlier this year.
Despite playing different roles on the team, it is not surprising that Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com has reported that the Jaguars do not plan to exercise Jones’s option. This decision means that Jones will become a free agent in 2025. It remains to be seen if Jones will have the opportunity to showcase his skills and potentially earn a chance to become a starter in the future.
Lawrence and Etienne are key players on the team and their options being exercised indicates the Jaguars’ confidence in their talent and potential for growth. On the other hand, Jones’s fate remains uncertain as he is expected to be the backup for Lawrence, but if they were to pick up his option for 2025, he would receive the same salary as Lawrence, which is $25.664 million.