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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Travis Etienne's absence from the backfield creates a significant change for the Jaguars offense, particularly given his pass-catching ability; Henry Zimmer identifies the offensive line and run game as a major concern without Etienne, questioning whether the remaining backs can support a healthy offensive attack and whether the offensive line can keep Lawrence upright and get the ground game going.NegativeDepth ChartAug 18, 2026
Etienne departed Jacksonville in free agency, signing a four-year, $47 million deal with the New Orleans Saints. Executive vice president Tony Boselli explained the Jaguars' decision not to re-sign him: "Last year, Travis Etienne was our bellcow. He was the back. He was the guy. We love Travis... We also knew we wanted to be more efficient in the run game. Travis is great outside, big-play, really electric in the pass game... We said, 'Hey, we need to get better.' I think we were 31st as far as 3rd-and-to-go yards last year." Boselli noted the Jaguars ranked 32.4% on third-down conversions with a running back, bottom-five in yards per attempt, yards after contact per attempt, EPA per attempt, and success rate. While Etienne excels in the open field and pass game, the Jaguars sought a back more effective in short-yardage and between-the-tackles situations, creating a significant vacancy in the Jacksonville backfield.NegativeMatchupAug 15, 2026
Etienne faced his former team Jacksonville in a joint practice during preseason Week 1 preparation. Saints head coach Liam Coen praised Etienne's contributions, saying "We'll never be able to replace what he was able to do for us, whether it was last year or what he's done in Jacksonville throughout the course of his career." Etienne expressed satisfaction with the reunion: "It was real great being able to go out there and play against my former team... I don't take those lightly." However, starters did not suit up for the actual preseason game, limiting the competitive significance of the matchup.