Jaguars weigh deadline moves cautiously after 33-10 win
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Head Coach Liam Coen said Friday that the Jacksonville Jaguars are exploring trade possibilities ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline and will avoid making hurried additions that do not fit the team. Coen spoke Nov. 6, the day after the Jaguars’ 33-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, and emphasized that any transaction must improve the club on and off the field. He said the organization is assessing potential moves with attention to how a player would affect the locker room and the long-term direction of the roster.
Coen stressed that roster decisions will factor in salary cap implications, future flexibility and the club’s ability to re-sign players. The Jaguars entered the discussions with a 6-2 mark, leading the AFC South by three-and-a-half games and coming off consecutive wins and four victories in their last five contests. Coen said that when a team is playing well it is especially important to be intentional rather than make changes for change’s sake.
The coach noted that season-ending injuries to left tackle Anton Harrison, nose tackle DaVon Hamilton and safety Eric Murray have generated internal conversations about needs, but he warned against impulsive moves. Coen urged a holistic evaluation of targets, asking whether a player would truly elevate the team and mesh with Jacksonville’s operating style and culture. He cited last season’s midseason trade for wide receiver Jakobi Meyers as an example of a move that fit both on-field needs and locker-room character.
Coen also praised tight end Nate Boerkircher for a string of productive plays as the Jaguars try to maintain momentum. Boerkircher, a second-round selection in the 2026 draft, has nine receptions for 144 yards and two touchdowns this season. He caught his first career NFL touchdown, a one-handed 1-yard reception from quarterback Trevor Lawrence in a Week 6 loss to the Houston Texans, and added a 31-yard touchdown from Lawrence in a 42-7 Week 7 victory over the Indianapolis Professional Football Team. Coen said Boerkircher has a natural feel for the position and is demonstrating the athleticism and body control that build Lawrence’s confidence.
NFL Sports Blog Take
The Jaguars’ caution at the trade deadline aligns with their standing and recent success; at 6-2 and leading the AFC South they have more to lose from a poor fit than to gain from an ill-considered splash. That said, season-ending injuries to Harrison, Hamilton and Murray create clear depth concerns at tackle, nose tackle and safety that could require targeted additions. Expect Jacksonville to prioritize low-risk moves that address specific positional shortfalls while preserving cap flexibility and locker-room cohesion, using last season’s Jakobi Meyers acquisition as a blueprint for the type of midseason help it will pursue. Any transaction will likely be measured and geared toward maintaining the continuity that has produced 19 wins in the last 25 regular-season games for the organization.