BrentonStrange

News: 4 days agoStrange did not play in the Jaguars' 34-17 preseason loss to the Panthers on Friday.

Spin: Both Strange and rookie second-rounder Nate Boerkircher observed Friday's exhibition contest in street clothes, with Tanner Koziol, Quintin Morris, Hunter Long and Patrick Herbert each logging at least 13 offensive snaps. Strange is the top tight end on the depth chart, evidenced by the three-year, $48 million extension he signed with the Jaguars in June. He's coming off a strong 2025 campaign in which he caught 46 passes (on 60 targets) for 540 yards and three touchdowns across 12 regular-season games. Strange figures to play a key role in the Jaguars' passing attack this season alongside wide receivers Brian Thomas, Parker Washington (undisclosed) and Jakobi Meyers (hand).

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Strange played well in his first season as Jacksonville's clear No. 1 tight end, but it simply didn't lead to much fantasy success. The 2023 second-round pick handled a solid 16% target share during the 12 games he was healthy, but that was only enough to lead to 9.8 fantasy PPG (18th among tight ends). Strange simply hasn't been utilized much near the goal line, as he's yet to clear three touchdowns or four end zone targets in a single season. The 25-year-old is a reliable target for QB Trevor Lawrence, but with the team so well-stocked at wide receiver, consistent fantasy production is a long shot. Consider Strange a low-ceiling TE2.