Daily Prowl: Keep an eye on free agent RB Kenneth Walker III

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The Jacksonville Jaguars may have an interest in signing reigning Super Bowl MVP and former Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III when free agency begins next week. Jonathan Jones of CBS — notably, the first NFL insider to hint towards a Jacksonville trade-up for Travis Hunter last year — mentioned the Jaguars and the Broncos as teams to watch regarding Walker’s market. I understand the argument for Walker being an upgrade over Travis Etienne, but would it really be a smart move given Jacksonville’s current salary cap situation? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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Jaguars Reacts Survey: Which position should be targeted with pick No. 56? (Big Cat Country)

I will always root for the Jags attack the trenches when selecting inside the top 100 picks, as controlling the line of scrimmage is the clearest path toward winning games in the NFL. This year is no different. Defensive line depth is the team’s top 2026 need anyway, and upgrading the offensive line is never a bad idea with Trevor Lawrence and Liam Coen in town.

Report: Jaguars Bolster Tight End Depth in Retaining Quintin Morris (Big Cat Country)

With Strange operating as the featured receiving option at tight end, Morris provides insurance, special teams value, and a proven in-system presence. The rest of the room may still face competition, and additions through the draft or free agency remain possible, but the floor of the group feels more secure.

3 Observations on Jaguars Re-Signing Quintin Morris (Jaguars on SI)

Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said last season that Quintin Morris was, essentially, the quintessential Jaguar. He started the year on the practice squad after he didn’t make the 53-man roster out of camp, but then he quickly earned a role on special teams thanks to his performance in practice. And then when the Jaguars needed him to step up on offense after Brenton Strange got hurt, he did that, too.

NFL insider notebook: Maxx Crosby trade buzz grows (CBS Sports)

Specifically to Walker, it has been noted above he’s probably out of the Chiefs’ price range. Denver could be the place for him as Bo Nix continues on his rookie deal. One other place I could see him in is Jacksonville. The Jaguars are parting with Etienne and are happy with Bhayshul Tuten. But GM James Gladstone has shown in just a year that he will always be aggressive when it comes to roster building.

2026 NFL free agency: Biggest needs for each AFC team (NFL.com)

One year into the Liam Coen-James Gladstone era, the Jaguars’ roster is in as good a place as it has ever been. But certain positions still need addressing. With Greg Newsome II and Montaric Brown slated to hit free agency and two-way player Travis Hunter recovering from last year’s season-ending injury, cornerback cannot be ignored this spring.

Jaguars’ free agent needs; and four players they could target (ESPN)

One player to watch could be Kader Kohou, who has a connection to Campanile who was Miami’s linebackers coach (2020-23). Kohou won a starting job in 2022 as an undrafted free agent and started 38 games from 2022-24 with the Dolphins before missing the 2025 season with a torn ACL.

2026 NFL free agency: Top players, predictions, sleepers (ESPN)

Lloyd hits the linebacker market one year after it was reset by extensions for the Eagles’ Zack Baun, Jets’ Jamien Sherwood, Chiefs’ Nick Bolton and 49ers’ Fred Warner — all of whom stayed with their teams. But Lloyd looks destined to get out of Jacksonville, where a competition for his services might propel him to the third- or maybe even second-biggest linebacker contract. At only 27, he’s coming off a career season — tied for the second-most interceptions (five) and with 1.5 sacks. Lloyd has long been considered an ascending player and has desirable physical traits.

Bengals are reportedly interested in linebacker Devin Lloyd (Cincy Jungle)

This would be one of the first times in recent memory that the Bengals would go out and spend top dollar on one of the top free agents. It would be a welcome change after sitting on their hands last year after extending Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. It led to a fairly predictable result of another terrible defensive year.

NFL Free Agent Matchmaker: Who Lands Kenneth Walker III, Kyler Murray? (FOX Sports)

Don’t be surprised to see the Jaguars make a push to re-sign Lloyd after his career season, but the Bucs make a lot of sense. Tampa must be thinking about its future at linebacker post-Lavonte David, who is 36 and entering unrestricted free agency.

Three potential free agent replacements for Jaguars’ Devin Lloyd (Action News Jax)

First up to the plate, Leo Chenal from the Kansas City Chiefs. Chenal has had a productive career thus far, totaling 218 career tackles, seven sacks, and one interception through four seasons. He’s been incredibly consistent and versatile for the Chiefs and is just 25 years old.

NFL Free Agency: Dominoes that could reshape the 2026 NFL Draft’s first round (PFF)

Lloyd’s 88.4 PFF overall grade in 2025 ranked third among qualified linebackers, which puts him in line for a monster contract. Several teams, including the Panthers, Bengals and Cowboys, have a desperate need for a playmaker like Lloyd. However, the linebacker group in this year’s draft is perhaps the best we’ve seen in several years.

Highest-graded safeties from the 2025 NFL season: Antonio Johnson finishes in first (PFF)

Johnson’s exemplary play in coverage was the driving force for his lift off, allowing just 202 yards while snagging five interceptions. His 87.6 PFF coverage grade led all safeties.

Ranking the 15 Best NFL Free-Agent Signings of the Last Decade (Bleacher Report)

Campbell signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who hadn’t topped five victories in six straight years. He piled up a career-high 14.5 sacks, earning first-team All-Pro honors and ending as the NFL Defensive Player of the Year runner-up.

The 50 Biggest NFL Free-Agent Busts of All Time, Ranked (Bleacher Report)

Foles turned one of the most improbable Super Bowl runs in NFL history into a four-year, $88 million contract with the Jaguars in 2019. He wasn’t able to recreate that magic in Duval County, though.

Big Cat Country Editor’s Pick

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David Montgomery, Tytus Howard, and everything after (Man, Free)

It’s easy to play the “Montgomery is older, older backs can fall apart” game. But when you look at the rapidly escalating market for running backs in a world where two-high is now a dominant established meta, it’s hard to think of an (available) back better suited to deal with it. Montgomery does not have megastar explosive juice, but he finished 12th in the NFL in rush yards over expected per attempt. The Lions prepared him for his Texans experience by giving him such horrific interior blocking in 2025 that he had the 12th-worst expected yards per carry. He’s always been an underrated passing-down back.

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