Jaguars predicted to cut $43 million defender after June 1

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have had an interesting offseason, to say the least. 

The team won the AFC South in 2025 and hosted a home playoff game. It was seen as a positive step forward, and many assumed the team would go all-in this offseason. 

However, the team opted for a quiet free agency period, with a couple of running backs being the only additions. Then, in the draft, general manager James Gladstone was heavily criticized for reaching with most of his picks. Of course, none of this will matter if the Jaguars end up winning again, but it's worth keeping an eye on. 

Now, one Jaguars insider thinks the team could opt to move on from a notable name before the season begins. 

Jaguars predicted to cut Arik Armstead ahead of 2026

June 1 is a popular time of year when veterans around the league are cut. This is because cutting players after June 1 allows the teams to spread cap hits over two seasons. As a result, it's likely we'll see some notable names on the chopping block over the next few days. 

John Shipley of Jaguars On SI recently identified some Jaguars who could be cut, including defensive lineman Arik Armstead. Armstead was selected in the first round way back in 2015, and he's long been a solid defender in the league. 

Regarding Armstead's status as a cut candidate, Shipley offered the following: 

There is no player who has been discussed more as a potential June 1st cut for the Jaguars than defensive tackle Arik Armstead. The veteran defensive tackle had his best season in years last year and proved to be a difference-maker as an interior pass-rusher during the first half of the season before he sustained a hand injury. Still, the number the Jaguars would save on cutting Armstead is a bit eye-popping at $14,485,294 -- the highest amount the Jaguars could save on any post-June 1st cut.

As Shipley mentioned, Armstead has frequently been floated as a cut candidate due to his bloated cap number. However, as Shipley also noted, Armstead was actually very good in 2025, so his loss would definitely be felt. 

The defender played in 16 games in 2025 and collected 28 tackles. 5.5 sacks, and seven tackles for loss. Armstead has always been a reliable pass rusher, but his best season came in 2019 when he racked up 10 sacks. 

The Jaguars traded for Ruke Orhorhoro this offseason, and he could take some of the role Armstead has. The team also expects big things from rookie Albert Regis, who was just taken in the third round. 

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