Jaguars Release Veteran Tight End Ahead of Free Agency

The move frees up over $2.7 million in cap space for the 2026 season.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have released veteran tight end Johnny Mundt ahead of the start of free agency. Mundt signed a two-year, $5.5 million deal with the Jaguars in 2025 but is now being released, which will free up $2.73 million in cap space for the 2026 season.

Why it matters

The Jaguars are looking to make moves to improve their roster ahead of the 2026 season, and releasing Mundt gives them more financial flexibility to potentially sign new free agents or retain their own players.

The details

Mundt spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the LA Rams and the following three with the Minnesota Vikings before joining the Jaguars in 2025. He was primarily used as a blocking tight end in the Jaguars' offense.

  • Mundt signed a two-year, $5.5 million deal with the Jaguars in 2025.
  • The Jaguars are releasing Mundt ahead of the start of free agency in 2026.

The players

Johnny Mundt

A veteran tight end who has spent time with the LA Rams, Minnesota Vikings, and Jacksonville Jaguars over his 8-year NFL career.

Liam Coen

The offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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What they’re saying

“The Jacksonville Jaguars have not yet made an outside addition in free agency, but they've made a subtraction from the roster.”

— Paul Bretl, Author (yahoo.com)

What’s next

The Jaguars will look to use the additional cap space freed up by releasing Mundt to potentially sign new free agents or retain their own players ahead of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Jaguars are making strategic roster moves to create more financial flexibility as they look to improve their team through free agency and the upcoming draft.