Overview
- Jacksonville agreed to a two-year contract reported at $10 million with $6.2 million guaranteed, escalating to $12 million with incentives.
- Washington declined to tender the restricted free agent, allowing Rodriguez to sign immediately as the Jaguars’ first outside addition of this free-agent period.
- The addition helps cover the loss of Travis Etienne to the Saints as Jacksonville shapes a committee with Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen.
- Rodriguez posted career highs with 500 rushing yards and six touchdowns in 2025 but has only six career receptions, pointing to an early ball-carrying role.
- Analysts characterize the move as a cost-conscious depth boost under Coen’s run-focused scheme and suggest Jacksonville could still explore further running back help.