Jacksonville Jaguars Players Salary

Trevor Lawrence’s five-year $275 million extension ($55M AAV, $200M guaranteed) carries manageable $17 million 2025 cap hit demonstrating creative structuring after June 2024 signing. 

Jacksonville shoulders $58.8 million dead money ranking fourth-worst NFL with Christian Kirk ($13.65M), Brandon Scherff ($12.4M), Evan Engram ($11.2M) consuming 21% of $279.2 million ceiling without roster contributions.

Jaguars maintain $8.8 million flexibility after restructuring Walker Little ($4.2M freed) and Dyami Brown ($1.9M saved) to absorb Greg Newsome trade ($8.3M cap charge).

Explore detailed Jacksonville player biographies and net worth breakdowns for each player.

Quarterbacks (QB) Running Backs (RB) Wide Receivers (WR)
Trevor Lawrence Tank Bigsby Brian Thomas Jr.
John Wolford Travis Etienne Jr. Travis Hunter
Nick Mullens Bhayshul Tuten Dyami Brown
Seth Henigan LeQuint Allen Jr. Parker Washington
Keilan Robinson Joshua Cephus
  Ja’Quinden Jackson Gabe Davis
  Louis Rees-Zammit Austin Trammell
  D’Ernest Johnson David White Jr.
  Olakunle Fatukasi Chandler Brayboy
    Cam Camper
    J.J. Jones
    Eli Pancol
    Dorian Strong
    Darius Lassiter
Ronnie Bell

Other Positions:

Safety Linebacker Outside LB Defensive Tackle Offensive Tackle Tight End Center Cornerback Defensive End
Rayshawn Jenkins Foyesade Oluokun Travon Walker Arik Armstead Cole Van Lanen Brenton Strange Luke Fortner Tyson Campbell Roy Robertson-Harris
Andre Cisco Anton Harrison Tyler Shatley Adam Gotsis
Walker Little

Dead Cap Disaster Limits Contention

Kirk’s March 2025 release saved $10.37M but triggered $13.65M dead charge representing worst single-player penalty. Scherff, Engram void years create perpetual accounting nightmare limiting competitive roster additions.

Player Position 2025 Cap Hit Contract Details Status
Trevor Lawrence QB $17M $275M (5yr 2024) Locked through 2029
Josh Hines-Allen EDGE $15.31M $150M (5yr 2024) Through 2028
Travon Walker EDGE $11.89M $37.37M rookie 2025 (5th-year pending)
Foyesade Oluokun LB $11.44M $45M (3yr 2022) Through 2025
Walker Little OT $10.91M $45M (3yr 2024) Through 2026
Darnell Savage S $10.25M $63M (3yr 2024) Through 2026
Dyami Brown WR $9.98M FA signing Through 2025
Tyson Campbell CB $8.01M 5th-year option Extension candidate
Roy Robertson-Harris DT $7.47M Dead cap only Released March 2025
Gabe Davis WR $7.42M FA signing Through 2026

Lawrence’s structure: $142M fully guaranteed at signing ($46.8M signing bonus), $20.8M Year 1 salary, escalating annually to $58M by 2029. His manageable 2025 hit enables surrounding talent despite fourth-worst NFL dead cap burden.

Hines-Allen’s April 2024 deal ($150M over five years, $88M guaranteed) made him NFL’s seventh-highest edge defender. His franchise-record 17.5 sacks (2023) justified $30M AAV investment locking defensive cornerstone through prime years.

Trevor’s $30M Net Worth Foundation

Lawrence accumulated $30 million through $70M career earnings (Spotrac) including $36.79M rookie contract plus $39M earned 2024 alone from extension signing bonus. His endorsement portfolio with Gatorade, Bose, Subway generates $5M annually beyond football salary.

Player Est. Net Worth Career Earnings Age Key Brands
Trevor Lawrence $30M $70M+ 26 Gatorade, Bose, Subway
Josh Hines-Allen $18M-$28M $52M+ 27 Regional partnerships
Foyesade Oluokun $12M-$20M $38M+ 30
Travon Walker $15M-$22M $37.37M rookie 25 Nike deals
Evan Engram (departed) $20M-$30M $78M+ career 30 Released March 2025

Lawrence’s rapid wealth growth stems from $46.8M signing bonus (2024) creating immediate $30M+ post-tax windfall. His marriage to former soccer player Marissa Mowry adds joint household investments including Nashville real estate portfolio estimated $5M+ value.

Walker’s #1 overall 2022 pick generated $37.37M fully guaranteed rookie contract ($24.37M signing bonus) creating $15-22M current net worth. Extension talks loom 2025 offseason with $20-25M AAV projected matching elite edge market before fifth-year option ($15M+ estimated) decision 2026.

Kirk Release Creates Largest Penalty

Christian Kirk’s four-year $72M deal (2022) became albatross after injuries limited production. His March 2025 release saved $10.37M versus $24.4M original charge yet triggered $13.65M dead money representing worst receiver cut in franchise history.

Kirk’s Jacksonville Tenure: 168 catches, 2,053 yards, 13 TDs across 37 games (2022-2024) averaging $3.51M per touchdown demonstrating poor value. Career-year 2022 (84 catches, 1,108 yards, 8 TDs) preceded two injury-plagued seasons justifying release.

Scherff’s Void Year Nightmare: Five-time Pro Bowl guard’s 2023 release created $12.4M 2025 dead cap from restructured bonuses. His Washington-Jacksonville career earnings ($96M+) demonstrate veteran wealth yet Jaguars absorb final accounting pain.

Engram’s Tight End Tax: Three-year $41.25M deal (2022) featured aggressive void years creating $11.2M 2025 dead charge despite March 2024 release. Combined Kirk-Scherff-Engram penalties ($37.25M) equal Trevor Lawrence’s 2025 cap hit demonstrating mismanagement cost.

2026 Outlook: Marginal Improvement

Jacksonville projects $24M available space (42 players under contract) providing minimal extension flexibility. Campbell ($8.01M 5th-year option expiring), Walker ($11.89M), Davis ($7.42M final year) create $25-30M annual commitment decisions.

Dead Cap Carryover: Scherff ($4.1M 2026), Kirk ($3.2M 2026), Robertson-Harris ($2.1M 2026) maintain perpetual penalty burden unlike teams with clean books.

Lawrence Escalation: $31M cap hit (2026), $41M (2027), $51M (2028) creates ascending quarterback costs requiring surrounding talent via draft versus expensive free agency.

Jaguars’ restructure addiction (Little, Brown, Savage all converted 2025 salaries) defers accounting pain creating 2027-2028 balloon payments requiring either cap increases or veteran cuts limiting sustained contention window.

FAQs

Who is Jacksonville’s highest-paid player?

Trevor Lawrence carries $17M 2025 cap hit ($55M AAV through 2029) earning $30M net worth from $70M career total. His five-year $275M extension features $200M guaranteed with $142M fully guaranteed at June 2024 signing including $46.8M bonus creating immediate wealth spike.

How much dead cap do Jaguars have?

Jacksonville shoulders $58.8M dead money (fourth-worst NFL, 21% of ceiling): Christian Kirk $13.65M, Brandon Scherff $12.4M, Evan Engram $11.2M, Roy Robertson-Harris $7.47M. Combined penalties equal Trevor Lawrence’s annual average creating double quarterback cost without production.

What is Josh Hines-Allen’s contract worth?

Hines-Allen signed five-year $150M deal April 2024 ($30M AAV, $88M guaranteed) making him seventh-highest edge defender. His franchise-record 17.5 sacks (2023) plus 45 career sacks (five seasons) rank second Jaguars history behind Tony Brackens (55) justifying $18-28M net worth.

Why did Jaguars release Christian Kirk?

Kirk’s $24.4M cap hit (2025 final year) combined with injury-plagued 2023-2024 seasons (84 catches, 1,166 yards, 4 TDs across 20 games) justified March 2025 release. Savings of $10.37M versus $13.65M dead cap demonstrates failed $72M four-year investment returning just 168 catches.

What is Trevor Lawrence’s net worth?

Lawrence’s $30M wealth stems from $70M career earnings including $36.79M rookie contract, $39M earned 2024 from extension bonus, and $5M annual endorsements (Gatorade, Bose, Subway). Forbes projects $107M total earnings by end 2025 season establishing $50M+ net worth trajectory.