Jaguars’ Bold RB Move Pays Off | Jacksonville News

ESPN’s latest running back rankings have sparked debate, especially for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who didn’t land any of their current backs in the top tier—but former star Travis Etienne, now with the Saints on a massive deal, barely made the “also receiving votes” list. The move to let Etienne walk drew criticism, but with a compensatory fifth-round pick and a roster built around cheaper, younger backs like Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr., the Jaguars may have pulled off a savvy financial play. If their revamped run game clicks, GM James Gladstone could be hailed as a genius—even if the rankings suggest Etienne’s contract was overpriced. The season’s first test will reveal whether this gamble pays off. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca1d23e27b6889ea