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Former DPOY Named Best Fit for Jaguars at Trade Deadline

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to be buyers at the NFL trade deadline. Without many glaring needs, the team could go a lot of directions to improve the roster. However the name that might be the best fit and smartest…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 12:52 PM
Former DPOY Named Best Fit for Jaguars at Trade Deadline
Key Things to Know
  • John Shipley of Jaguars OnSI named Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack as the best trade fit for Jacksonville.
  • A potential trade could reportedly require a Day 3 draft pick for the veteran pass rusher on an expiring contract.
  • Jacksonville has generated pressure this season primarily through high blitz rates rather than standard edge rushes.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack has been identified as the top trade deadline target for the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to analyst John Shipley of Jaguars OnSI. The Jaguars are expected to act as buyers to boost an edge-rushing unit that has relied heavily on blitzing to generate consistent pressure.

Parker Hurley notes that Mack, who is on a one-year, $18 million contract, could potentially be acquired for a Day 3 draft pick from the winless Chargers. Adding the former Defensive Player of the Year would provide rotational depth and an upgrade alongside starters Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen.

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