While the Jacksonville Jaguars bolstered nearly every position group in the offseason, they didn't make upgrades at defensive tackle. At the time, it made sense because they expected Maason Smith to make a leap in Year 2. On top of that, Arik Armstead moved back inside after mostly lining up on the edge in 2024. Unfortunately, things haven't played the way the Jags thought, and they find themselves with a potential need ahead of the regular season.
Smith landed on the Physically Unable to Return list to open training camp and has yet to return.