The Jacksonville Jaguars recently confirmed that they have exercised their five-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 Mack Jones, who they acquired in a trade with the New England Patriots earlier this year.
Jones is expected to be Lawrence’s backup, and if they pick up his 2025 option, he would receive the same salary as Lawrence, which is $25.664 million. Given the different roles Lawrence and Jones play on the team, it’s not surprising that ESPN.com’s Michael DiRocco reported that the Jaguars don’t plan to exercise Jones’ option. The decision means 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. Despite being expected to be Lawrence’s backup, Jones has shown promise as a talented young quarterback who could one day take over as the team’s starting QB if given the opportunity. It will be interesting to see how his career unfolds in Jacksonville moving forward.