One NFL analyst believes that the Jacksonville Jaguars should bolster their linebacker unit ahead of training camp with a trade.
Moe Moton of Bleacher Report put together one trade idea for each team. For the Jaguars, Moton would like to see Jacksonville trade a late 2027 draft pick for Dolphins’ linebacker Tyrel Dodson.
“After three seasons in a backup role, Dodson has been a productive starter with the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks and Miami Dolphins,” wrote Moton. “Last season, he recorded 129 tackles (10 for loss), five sacks, three pass breakups and an interception. Despite those numbers, Miami may not retain him on an expiring contract in a rebuild year.”
Would the Jaguars make a trade for a linebacker?
With Devin Lloyd leaving in free agency, there are unknowns at the linebacker position for the Jaguars, specifically, who will be starting next to Foye Oluokun. Jacksonville also has a good amount of draft picks in 2027, and as we’ve seen, GM James Gladstone is more than willing to make a trade.
That said, Jacksonville is obviously bullish about the options that they already have on the roster to fill that role; otherwise, Gladstone would have been more aggressive in filling this need during the offseason.
Ventrell Miller is the presumed starter, but Branson Combs could push for playing time as well. The team also used a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft on Jack Kiser.
It’s also worth noting that wherever Anthony Campanile has coached, the linebacker unit has found success.
And while replacing Lloyd’s All-Pro production may not be easy, linebackers coach Tem Lukabu mentioned that filling that void will be a group effort that extends beyond this position group. Whether it’s Miller or Combs starting, there will be help around them.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Analyst suggests Jaguars bolster linebacker position with trade
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