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Jaguars' Biggest Need Ahead of Trade Deadline
Jaguars need a solid cornerback before trade deadline.
In brief
Jaguars need a solid cornerback before trade deadline. Jacksonville Jaguars need a reliable cornerback to address defensive weaknesses before the NFL trade deadline. Originally reported by Jacksonville Jaguars On SI.
Jaguars' Current Stand
Jacksonville Jaguars sit at 4-2 entering Week 7 bye week.
Trade Deadline Focus
Trade deadline offers most obvious path for in-season improvement.
Defensive Strengths
Jaguars have strong linebacker play and depth at wide receiver, tight end, running back, and quarterback.
Defensive Struggles
Jacksonville defense ranked top in NFL but got lit up by Texans passing game in Week 6.
Defensive Line Issue
Defensive line backups consist of cheap journeyman or young former undrafted free agents.
Cornerback Problems
Cornerbacks struggled against Texans with Lewis allowing red-zone touchdown and Jones allowing explosive play.
Cornerback Performance
Travis Hunter intercepted Stroud but struggled with Nico Collins twice.
Hunter's Role
Hunter starred on offense with limited snaps after Brian Thomas Jr.'s struggles.
Depth Options
Jaguars added Jaylon Jones and Alijah Huzzie as special teams and depth options.
Cornerback Need
Jaguars need at least one more solid cornerback to address explosive plays.
In short
Jacksonville Jaguars need a reliable cornerback to address defensive weaknesses before the NFL trade deadline.
