Jones will be a free agent at the conclusion of the season after the Jaguars decided not to pick up his fifth-year option.

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Starting in his stead has been Mac Jones, who is currently in his first season with the Jaguars after making the move to Jacksonville in the offseason. On Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, the No. 15 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft turned in a noteworthy performance.

Quarterback Mac Jones returning to his hometown to sit behind veteran quarterback Trevor Lawrence and improve as a quarterback has gone about as well as expected. Jones has made the improvement he was hoping for upon joining the Jaguars and the team has a competent backup to Lawrence.