Jakobi Meyers

Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter are higher-priority receivers. With Travis Hunter returning from injury next season, competition for volume will intensify despite Meyers' contract security.

At 29.2 years old, Meyers is firmly in the WR decline phase. With most of his career production behind him and a realistic 2-3 year window, asset preservation is urgent.

Brian Thomas Jr. is the entrenched WR1, Parker Washington owns the slot role (led team in slot snaps when all three WRs played), and Travis Hunter — even in a CB-primary role — adds depth. Meyers is confined to an outside alignment that limits his share ceiling.

With a trade value and borderline WR2/flex status, this is the optimal window to trade Meyers for future assets before age-related decline accelerates further.

Signed 3-year/$60M extension with $40M guaranteed through 2028, cementing roster role. Coach Liam Coen praised chemistry; Trevor Lawrence called him 'easy guy to throw to.' Legitimate WR2 target in proven scheme.

Trevor Lawrence is MVP finalist coming off best season and coaching continuity is locked in (Udinski/Campanile returning). First healthy offseason for Lawrence means more consistency targeting Meyers.

Meyers signed a 3-year/$60M extension ($40M guaranteed) through 2028 in December 2025, cementing his role as a core piece. Coach Liam Coen praised his chemistry with Trevor Lawrence, ensuring target floor stability.

Trevor Lawrence finished 5th in 2025 MVP voting with 4,007 yards, 29 passing TDs, and career-best efficiency. With offensive continuity (Udinski/Campanile returning) and Lawrence's best season, Meyers benefits from elite QB play entering 2026.

Hunter's LCL recovery and the Jaguars' explicit plan to emphasize his CB role in 2026 clears the lane for Meyers to operate as the clear WR2 this entire season with minimal depth chart pressure from above.