Jaguars Secure Tight End Brenton Strange with Three-Year, $48 Million Extension

The Jacksonville Jaguars and tight end Brenton Strange agreed on a three-year extension worth up to $48 million, with $25 million guaranteed, extending his contract through 2029.

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Drafted 61st overall in 2023 from Penn State, Strange posted career highs in 2025 with 46 receptions, 540 yards and three touchdowns in 12 games. A hip injury caused a five-game absence; a later quad injury placed him on IR in October before a November return.

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Agents Jim Ivler, JR Roggio and Jon Perzley confirmed the $48 million ceiling and $25 million guarantee. The Jaguars, represented by GM James Gladstone, head coach Liam Coen and offensive coordinator Grant Udinski, said the extension locks a core player for Coen’s second season. The organization also highlighted recent drafts of tight ends Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol and ongoing talks with receiver Parker Washington.

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• “On Wednesday, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed veteran tight end Brenton Strange to a three-year contract extension worth up to $48 million, with $25 million guaranteed.” — Jim Ivler, JR Roggio, Jon Perzley, agents

Jaguars’ next contract decision is abundantly clear after Brenton Strange extension

• “The Jaguars and standout TE Brenton Strange have agreed to terms on a 3 year extension worth up to $48M, with $25M guaranteed per his agents Jim Ivler, JR Roggio, and Jon Perzley” — Tom Pelissero, NFL Network

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• “One of the more underrated players in football, Strange gets a long-term commitment before entering the final year of his contract.” — Ari Meirov (via X)

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Strange’s contract ranks fifth in average annual value ($16 million) and eighth in total money among NFL tight ends. In 2025 he posted 46 receptions for 540 yards and three touchdowns; Jacksonville was 11-1 (30.1 pts/game) when he played and 2-3 (22.6 pts/game) in his five missed games. The deal supports the team’s shift to multiple-tight-end sets after drafting Boerkircher and Koziol, and follows the Falcons’ $54 million extension for Kyle Pitts, reflecting a league-wide premium on versatile tight ends.

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The Jaguars did not publicly release the contract, yet ESPN, NFL Network, Reuters and other outlets report a $48 million deal with $25 million guaranteed. Rankings differ, with some sources listing fifth in average annual value and others eighth in total value.

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The Jaguars open the 2026 campaign at home against the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 13. Coaches expect Strange to anchor expanded tight-end formations and mentor younger players, while contract negotiations for Parker Washington continue.

Jaguars’ next contract decision is abundantly clear after Brenton Strange extension