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The Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly made another addition to their offensive line, signing free agent and Super Bowl champion Fred Johnson. So, what does the team's offensive line depth chart now look like?
At the NFL combine, GM James Gladstone said that he wanted to prioritize addressing the offensive line, and he certainly has early on in free agency. Along with Johnson, Gladstone has also signed Chuma Edoga, Patrick Mekari, and Robert Hainsey.
Improved play from Trevor Lawrence starts with the offensive line unit being better. That means giving Lawrence time to operate within the rhythm of the play and having a run game to lean on.
Last season, the Jaguars' offensive line ranked 19th in ESPN's pass-block win rate and 25th in run-block win rate. Earlier this offseason, Liam Coen mentioned that the play of the offensive line unit had to improve this season.
With these free-agent additions, the Jaguars have given themselves options up front.
Walker Little is at left tackle and Ezra Cleveland is at left guard. Presumably, Hainsey will take over at center, where Gladstone did say that his experience in Coen's offense from their time together in Tampa Bay will be valuable for Lawrence.
Gladstone also said that Mekari will start along the interior. While he can play all five positions, with there being an opening at right guard and Mekari having played left guard for Baltimore in 2024, he figures to slot in there.
Then, at right tackle is Anton Harrison, along with Edoga, Johnson, and Cole Van Lanen, all able to provide either competition or be Jacksonville's swing tackle off the bench. Edoga does have some guard experience and is potentially able to provide depth there as well.
Luke Fortner can provide center depth, while Javon Foster was a fourth-round pick at tackle last April. The Jaguars also have plenty of draft capital to further add to this group, which is still very much in play.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars free agency: OL depth chart after Fred Johnson signing
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At the NFL combine, GM James Gladstone said that he wanted to prioritize addressing the offensive line, and he certainly has early on in free agency. Along with Johnson, Gladstone has also signed Chuma Edoga, Patrick Mekari, and Robert Hainsey.
Improved play from Trevor Lawrence starts with the offensive line unit being better. That means giving Lawrence time to operate within the rhythm of the play and having a run game to lean on.
Last season, the Jaguars' offensive line ranked 19th in ESPN's pass-block win rate and 25th in run-block win rate. Earlier this offseason, Liam Coen mentioned that the play of the offensive line unit had to improve this season.
With these free-agent additions, the Jaguars have given themselves options up front.
Walker Little is at left tackle and Ezra Cleveland is at left guard. Presumably, Hainsey will take over at center, where Gladstone did say that his experience in Coen's offense from their time together in Tampa Bay will be valuable for Lawrence.
Gladstone also said that Mekari will start along the interior. While he can play all five positions, with there being an opening at right guard and Mekari having played left guard for Baltimore in 2024, he figures to slot in there.
Then, at right tackle is Anton Harrison, along with Edoga, Johnson, and Cole Van Lanen, all able to provide either competition or be Jacksonville's swing tackle off the bench. Edoga does have some guard experience and is potentially able to provide depth there as well.
Luke Fortner can provide center depth, while Javon Foster was a fourth-round pick at tackle last April. The Jaguars also have plenty of draft capital to further add to this group, which is still very much in play.
Jaguars offensive line roster
- Ezra Cleveland
- Dennis Daley
- Chuma Edoga
- Dieter Eiselen
- Luke Fortner
- Javon Foster
- Robert Hainsey
- Anton Harrison
- Cooper Hodges
- Walker Little
- Fred Johnson
- Patrick Mekari
- Cole Van Lanen
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars free agency: OL depth chart after Fred Johnson signing
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