The Good and Not So Good From Jaguars' First Week of OTAs

The Jaguars' first week of OTAs highlights the good and the not-so-good as the team builds toward the 2026 season. The offense looks anchored by a deep, productive wide receiver group, led by Parker Washington and Brian Thomas Jr., with Travis Hunter awaiting his return. Washington, the MVP of last year's offseason program, has opened this cycle with a burst in 7-on-7 and team drills that defenders can't disrupt at this stage. Thomas shows vertical ability with a deep touchdown and several solid plays, signaling the top of the position group remains strong even before Hunter's full participation. The secondary is the season's headline, with new pieces and faster instincts on display even when top corner Hunter was not practicing. Eric Murray and Preston Hodge each intercepted passes, while Montaric Brown and Jabbar Muhammad forced breakups across drill work. Jacksonville also signaled a strategic reset at two veteran spots by not re-signing Travis Etienne and Devin Lloyd, betting on draft options and compensatory picks. While Bhayshul Tuten drew praise, the evaluation is provisional as the offseason program progresses toward mandatory minicamp.