Report: Jaguars FA RT Jawaan Taylor Has 'Massive Market,' Could Get $17-18M per Year

The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off an impressive 2022 campaign in which they advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs, but they reportedly could face some competition to retain one of their top free agents.

"One player with a massive market is Jacksonville Jaguars right tackle Jawaan Taylor, whom some teams believe could command up to $17-18 million per year," ESPN's Jeremy Fowler stated. "Pass-protecting right tackles are scarce."

Fowler added that the Jaguars have other impending free agents they need to address, but re-signing Taylor is among their top priorities.

"The Jags are pushing hard to keep him, and even though they plan to franchise-tag tight end Evan Engram, some teams are at least wondering if they'll use it on Taylor instead," he wrote. "Jacksonville definitely plans to keep both players if it can."

However, the reality is the Jaguars might not be able to outbid other teams for Taylor's services. Jacksonville already has a couple of big-money players on their offensive line in left tackle Cam Robinson, who signed a three-year, $54 million deal last offseason, and guard Brandon Scherff, who was signed to a three-year, $49.5 million deal.

A second-round pick in the 2019 draft, Taylor has not missed a start in any of his four seasons in the league. He appeared in 98 percent of Jacksonville's offensive snaps last season and committed just six penalties, according to Pro Football Reference.

While it won't be easy, retaining Taylor would go a long way toward helping the Jaguars repeat the success of the 2022 season and build a strong front to protect star quarterback Trevor Lawrence.