Jaguars Newcomer Carrying Weight of Underwhelming Offseason
Summary
The Jacksonville Jaguars are moving forward without running back Travis Etienne Jr., who signed with the New Orleans Saints. The team plans to rely on new draft picks and free agent Chris Rodriguez Jr., who has previous experience with the Jaguars' coaching staff.Key Facts
- Travis Etienne Jr. left the Jaguars for a four-year, $47.4 million contract with the New Orleans Saints.
- Etienne contributed at least 1,400 yards and five touchdowns in three of his four seasons with Jacksonville.
- The Jaguars have added running backs Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen through the draft.
- Free agent Chris Rodriguez Jr. joined the Jaguars on a two-year, $10 million deal.
- Rodriguez played under Jaguars’ offensive coordinator Liam Coen at Kentucky in 2021.
- In 2021, Rodriguez rushed for 1,379 yards and scored 12 touchdowns that season.
- Rodriguez is expected to help lead the running back group and support younger players.
- Jaguars hope the new running backs group can replace the production lost from Etienne.
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