Josh Allen

The Jaguars and Josh Allen have agreed to terms on five-year, $150 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

The deal includes $88 million in guaranteed money. The team elected to use the franchise tag on their star pass rusher, but are now able to lock up a key member of their defense for the next five seasons. Allen tallied a franchise record 17.5 sacks last season and will remain one of the best pass rushers heading into the 2024 season.

Josh Allen is expected to receive the franchise tag.

Fantasy Impact

The move would pay Allen $24 million next season. The team is confident that they will be able to get a long term deal done with the star pass-rusher. The 26-year-old logged a career high 17.5 sacks in 2023.

According to Michael DiRocco of ESPN, Jacksonville Jaguars edge rusher Josh Allen said that he was critical of his film from last season and didn’t see the consistency or growth he desired. He said he will improve on it in 2023.

Fantasy Impact

Allen had seven sacks last season with four forced fumbles and 11 tackles for loss. With 22 QB hits, he had his best season at getting to the passer since his rookie year, but Allen wasn’t happy with the consistency. He finished the season strong, including in the playoffs, but went eight games without a single sack. Allen missed voluntary workouts to train on his own but has returned for minicamp as he enters the last season of his contract, playing on a fifth-year option.

Josh Allen was not at OTAs for the Jaguars on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Allen was absent alongside TE Evan Engram. It is not clear if it's anything serious, but it'll be worth monitoring nonetheless.

The Jaguars placed LB/DE Josh Allen on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

Fantasy Impact

It's unclear if Allen has actually tested positive or not. He'll be sidelined for a bit, which is obviously a blow to Jacksonville's defense.