The Jacksonville Jaguars stormed into free agency on Monday, the start of the league's negotiation period where teams can agree to terms with the agents of players set to hit free agency on Wednesday, March 12, at 4 p.m.

The Jaguars reportedly agreed to terms with nine players who'll officially sign Wednesday, barring any unforeseen changes.

The Jaguars opted to invest in the floor of their team, addressing depth issues and large holes the team had at various positions.

The Jaguars will sign multiple offensive linemen, including a presumed starting right guard and center in addition to a swing tackle.

Jacksonville also invested in the team's secondary, reportedly set to sign a starting nickel corner and safety at the start of the new league year.

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The Jaguars did not make a major splash move in free agency this year, opting to sign talented, but seasoned players that aren't necessarily expected to be long-term solutions at their respective positions.

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Jacksonville went to work Monday to address key holes that needed to be plugged on their roster.

The signings align with what Jaguars general manager James Gladstone addressed during the NFL Combine, referencing the team's draft capital and how they'll attack free agency as a result.

"We'll remain disciplined throughout the pro-free agency and address some specific needs, but I think you guys can all expect that with the amount of draft capital that we have, not only in this draft but the next that, that's where we're going to be building," Gladstone told a gaggle of reporters at the Combine.

So far, Jacksonville has accomplished that. The team is expected to have Mekari and Hainsey as the starting right guard and center, respectively after Brandon Scherff departs via free agency and center Mitch Morse announced his retirement.

Given the contract details of both players, they aren't necessarily expected to be long-term starters, but they fill voids.

The same can be said within the team's secondary with Murray's agreement. Jacksonville likely needed one or two starting safeties via free agency.

All of the team's signings addressed players who departed or who were shipped off. But, that doesn't mean the team is done adding starters. That'll continue in next month's draft.

Instant grade: Jourdan Lewis, DB, Cowboys

Lewis, 29, has played in Dallas since being drafted in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He's started 64 games, playing in 115. Lewis has totaled 386 tackles (275 solos), 19 tackles for loss, 10 interceptions and 44 pass breakups.

Lewis has been a mainstay in Dallas' every-changing secondary and gave them stability at the nickel position. That's where Lewis is expected to play in Jacksonville. The team has Darnell Savage and Jarrian Jones with experience in that position, but their plans for those two players remain unknown.

Reported contract details: Three-year, $30 million contract with $20 million guaranteed ( Rapoport ).

Instant grade: Nick Mullens, QB, Vikings

Mullens, 29, has played regular season games for three franchises including the San Francisco 49ers (2018-2020), Cleveland Browns (2021) and the Vikings (2022-24). He spent time on the Las Vegas Raiders offseason roster ahead of the 2022 season.

Mullens has completed 65.8% of his passes through 33 games played (20 starts). He's gone 5-15 as a starter, throwing for 6,429 yards, 34 touchdowns and 31 interceptions. Mullens becomes Jacksonville's backup quarterback behind Trevor Lawrence. C.J. Beathard and Mac Jones are expected to leave via free agency.

Reported contract details: Two-year, $6.5 million contract with $3 million guaranteed ( Garafolo ).

Instant grade: Johnny Mundt, TE, Vikings

Mundt, 30, has played in 98 games (18 starts) in his career. He's played for the Los Angeles Rams (2017-21) and the Vikings (2022-24).

Mundt has caught 65 passes for 547 yards and four touchdowns in his career as a reserve tight end. He caught 19 passes for 142 yards and two touchdowns last year.

Reported contract details: Two-year, $5.5 million contract ( Pelissero ).

Instant grade: Hunter Long, TE, Rams

Long, 26, is one of the league's top blocking tight ends and should fill the void left by Luke Farrell reportedly expected to leave for the San Francisco 49ers.

Long is ranked 17th in pass blocking among tight ends with at least 110 snaps in 2024, according to Pro Football Focus with a grade of 73.4. Long ranked fifth in run blocking among tight ends with a grade of 68.1.

In four years with the Rams, Long caught eight passes for 68 yards through 37 games (five starts).

Reported contract details: Two-year, $5 million contract with $6 million in max value ( Garafolo ).

Instant grade: Dyami Brown, WR, Commanders

Brown, 25, has played in 63 games (10 starts) in his career. He, in part, replaces Christian Kirk, who will be traded to the Texans at the start of the new league year Wednesday.

Brown has caught 59 passes for 784 yards and four touchdowns. In the playoffs this past season, Brown caught 14 passes for 229 yards (16.4 yards per catch) and a touchdown through three games.

Brown brings depth to Jacksonville's receiver room. They aren't done adding quite yet.

Reported contract details: One-year, $10 million contract ( NFL ).

Instant grade: Eric Murray, S, Texans

Murray, 31, has started 58 games for three franchises including the Kansas City Chiefs (2016-18, 11 starts), the Cleveland Browns (2019, four starts) and the Texans (2020-24, 43 starts).

Murray has totaled 386 tackles (269 solos), 10 tackles for loss, 24 pass breakups and three interceptions through his nine-year career.

Murray is expected to replace Andre Cisco at safety. Cisco is expected to sign with the Jets .

Reported contract details: Three-year, $22.5 million deal with $12 million guaranteed ( Maurice Jones-Drew ).

Instant grade: Patrick Mekari, OL, Ravens

The Jaguars signed Mekari to replace Scherff at right guard, but he could slide in anywhere. The team is likely to address the position further in next month's draft, but Mekari should start this year and potentially next season. Last year, PFF credited Mekari with allowing just one sack and 32 total pressures.

In his career, he's allowed 16 sacks and 105 total pressures, according to PFF.

Reported contract details: Three-year, $37.5 million contract with a max value of $39 million. Over $20 million guaranteed ( Fowler ).

Instant grade: Chuma Edoga, OL, Cowboys

Edoga, 27, has played in 48 games (23 starts) for Dallas, the Jets and the Falcons including six starts in 2023 at guard with the Cowboys. He has played tackle and guard and should operate as a swing offensive lineman for Jacksonville in 2025.

Reported contract details: Two-year, $7 million contract with $3.2 million guaranteed ( Archer ).

Instant grade: Robert Hainsey, C, Buccaneers

Hainsey, 26, was drafted in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame.

In his career, Hainsey has started 35 games including 34 in 2022-23 with the Buccaneers. He lost his starting center job to first-round pick Graham Barton last season. He provides Jacksonville with a capable starting center after losing Morse to retirement.

Reported contract details: Three-year, $21 million contract with $13 million guaranteed ( Rapoport ).

Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @Demetrius82 or on Bluesky @ Demetrius .

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