Jaguars post-free agency position review: What's the need at safety?

With NFL free agency at a near standstill, we will be evaluating the current state of each Jacksonville Jaguars' position group, specifically, where things stand and whether or not more moves need to be made. Compared to the rest of the league, it's been a very quiet free agency period for the Jaguars . GM James Gladstone recently explained the reason behind that, and it has to do with the 2027 compensatory draft picks the Jaguars are projected to land.

I would also guess that the Jaguars ' tight salary cap situation isn't helping things either in that regard. So the best avenue for addressing their remaining needs likely comes in the NFL draft, where the Jaguars have 11 picks -- including four in the top 100 -- and flexibility , allowing the board to dictate which direction they go at each selection. Up next in our review are the safeties.

If you missed our other positional reviews, you can find them below. Quarterbacks Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Offensive line Defensive tackles Defensive ends Linebackers Cornerbacks Jaguars' safeties under contract after free agency Eric Murray Antonio Johnson Claeb Ransaw Rayuan Lane Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig Trevian Thomas Jaguars ' free agency moves at safety Free agent Andrew Wingard signed with the Arizona Cardinals. What is the need at safety for the Jaguars after free agency?

Wingard started 16 games for the Jaguars last season, but Jacksonville is still positioned well to absorb his absence, with Antonio Johnson stepping into a full-time starting role. As last season progressed, Johnson's role increased, with it becoming very difficult to keep him off the field. In coverage, Johnson held pass catchers to under 10 yards per reception this season, and came away with five interceptions and three pass breakups, according to PFF .