Overview
- The team officially announced Saturday that Van Lanen signed a three-year deal worth $51 million with $32.5 million guaranteed and incentives up to $55.5 million.
- After nine starts across the line this season, including the past four at left tackle, he kept the job as Walker Little shifted to right guard in Patrick Mekari’s absence.
- The extension removes Van Lanen from the upcoming free-agent class and keeps him under contract through the 2028 season.
- ESPN reported the Jaguars discussed applying the franchise tag, projected near $27 million, before opting for a longer agreement.
- Contract figures place him around league-average pay for starting tackles, though some analysts flag his limited prior starts as a key evaluation risk.