Jaguars Sign Van Lanen to 3-Year, $51 Million Extension

The Jacksonville Jaguars secured their offensive line for the coming years by signing starting left tackle Cole Van Lanen to a three-year contract extension worth $51 million, according to multiple reports. The deal, agreed to on Friday, includes $32.5 million in guaranteed money and could reach $55.5 million with performance incentives, keeping the 27-year-old lineman with the team through the 2028 season.

Van Lanen, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent after this year, has emerged as a cornerstone of Jacksonville's resurgent offensive front during the 2025 season. The Jaguars, holding a 12-4 record with seven straight wins and eight victories in their last nine games, face the Tennessee Titans in their regular-season finale on Sunday. Van Lanen has started the team's past eight contests, demonstrating remarkable versatility by lining up at left guard, right tackle, right guard, and most recently left tackle. In those starts, he played 300 snaps at left tackle alone, along with significant time at other positions, according to player tracking data. His performance has earned high marks, ranking him among the top 10 offensive tackles in pass-blocking efficiency and...