Jaguars extend TE Brenton Strange to three-year, $48M deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars have secured a key piece of their offense, agreeing to a three-year contract extension with tight end Brenton Strange on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The deal, first reported by NFL Network, is worth up to $48 million with $25 million guaranteed.

The extension follows a breakout 2025 season for Strange, who started all 12 games he played, setting career highs with 46 receptions for 540 yards and three touchdowns. The 25-year-old tight end, a second-round pick out of Penn State in 2023, has developed into a central figure in the Jaguars' offensive scheme under head coach Liam Coen. His impact was noted as significant beyond traditional statistics, with team performance metrics reportedly dipping during a five-game absence last season in which Jacksonville lost three contests.

Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone had identified an extension for Strange as a top offseason priority. The new contract solidifies Strange's role as the team's primary tight end following the departures of veterans Evan Engram and Luke Farrell last year. His connection with quarterback Trevor Lawrence proved highly effective, with Lawrence posting a notable passer rating when...