Jaguars' Most Important Non-QB Player for 2026 Is the Team's Anchor

News ArticlePublishedJul 21, 2026 at 02:13 PM EDTThe Jacksonville Jaguars have young stars like Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter in the fold, two players who bring a different kind of energy to the team. Just looking at those guys, Jacksonville's future could get very interesting, very quickly.But when it comes to the Jaguars' most important non-quarterback player, the conversation begins with the guy who spends Sundays making someone else's life miserable: Josh Hines-Allen.Hines-Allen has grown into the heartbeat of Jacksonville's defense and the player the team leans on when things get tough. His massive contract extension sent a pretty clear message from the organization: He's not just another talented pass rusher. He's the foundation of what the Jaguars want their defense to be....Pa