Jaguars Decline Mac Jones' Fifth-Year Option Following Trade

The Jacksonville Jaguars have decided not to exercise the $25.7 million fifth-year option for quarterback Mac Jones, signaling a shift in their long-term planning.

• Mac Jones, acquired from the New England Patriots, will not have his fifth-year option exercised by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
• The decision reflects Jones' expected role as a backup to Trevor Lawrence, despite his previous status as a starter with the Patriots.
• Jones' performance has declined since a promising rookie season, leading to his trade and the current decision by the Jaguars.
• The Jaguars also exercised fifth-year options for Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne, highlighting their strategic choices.
• This move is part of a broader trend of teams reevaluating investments in quarterbacks from the 2021 draft class.

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