Next 2 contract extension candidates for Jaguars after Travon Walker deal

Now that the Jacksonville Jaguars have extended Travon Walker, there are two other players on the roster who are obvious extension candidates as well — Brenton Strange and Parker Washington.

Both players are set to enter the final year of their rookie deals in 2026.

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Coming out of the NFL league meetings last week, ESPN’s Michael DiRocco reported that, along with Walker, the Jaguars had contract extension talks with Strange and Washington.

DiRocco called these “preliminary discussions,” and then had this to say:

“General manager James Gladstone is optimistic about the chances of extending them this offseason, saying the Jaguars are ‘probably within striking distance to see things come to light,’” DiRocco wrote.

As the 2025 season progressed, Washington saw his opportunities increase. And from there, he became a go-to target for Lawrence, and by the end of the season, he was one of the most productive receivers in football.

Washington would lead the Jaguars in receiving this past season, totaling 954 receiving yards. This included Washington eclipsing the 100-yard mark in three of the Jaguars’ final four games.

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Strange, meanwhile, was a very reliable target in the passing game and totaled 549 receiving yards with three touchdowns. However, his do-it-all presence as a blocker and someone who can line up across the formation helped expand the call sheet for Liam Coen and add some unpredictability to the offense.

Back in January, and not surprisingly, Gladstone hinted at that time that keeping Strange and Washington around for the long-term would be a priority, saying, “we feel Brenton Strange and Parker Washington are people we align with moving forward.”

With both players under contract through the 2026 season, the Jaguars have time to get deals done, but the price tag for both players may only continue to rise if these negotiations extend into the season.

This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Parker Washington, Brenton Strange other Jaguars contract extension candidates