Jaguars face decision about Anton Harrison's future this offseason

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• The contract value amount for that season is based on the player's position, their playing time through three seasons, and if they've earned any Pro Bowl nods. If the option is declined, Harrison will play out the final year of his rookie deal and be a free agent in 2027. According to Over the Cap, Harrison's fifth-year option for the 2027 season is expected to be worth $19.956 million, all of which would be guarnateed. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHarrison is coming off his best season in the NFL, where he was able to provide the Jaguars with steady play at right tackle. Out of 92 eligible offensive tackles, Harrison ranked 29th in PFF's pass-blocking efficiency metric.
• In run-blocking grade, he was tied for 50th. Given how the roster is currently constructed, Harrison is set to be the Jaguars' right tackle moving forward. Not always, but oftentimes when these options are picked up, a contract extension follows to help lower the 2027 salary cap hit. How the Jaguars approach free agency and the NFL draft at the tackle position could tell us what their future plans are with Harrison. This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars must pick up or decline Anton Harrison's fifth-year option.