The Jacksonville Jaguars have picked up the fifth-year option for defensive end Travon Walker for 2026. So what does Walker's projected contract for that season now look like?
The contracts that are associated with fifth-year options are not negotiated. Instead, they are pre-determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and take into account a player's position, the amount of playing time they've had, and if they've made a Pro Bowl.
According to Over the Cap, they are projecting that Walker's deal for the 2026 season will be worth $14.751 million. This contract amount is fully guaranteed as well, so whatever Walker's contract amount is will also be his salary cap hit.
Now, just because this option was exercised by the Jaguars, a contract extension for Walker that goes beyond the 2026 season can still be negotiated and agreed to if that's how things unfold.
Liam Coen mentioned last week at the NFL league meetings that "open conversations" with Walker about an extension have taken place.
“We’re having open conversations, and at the end of the day, we’ll continue to have those," Coen said via the Florida Times Union.
For the 2025 season, the final year of Walker's rookie deal, his current contract will remain unchanged. The fifth-year option will go into effect for the 2026 season unless an extension is reached beforehand.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Travon Walker 5th year option: Projected 2026 contract value
