What We Noticed After the Jaguars Cut Gabe Davis

 Breaking Down the Jaguars' Release of Gabe Davis: 3 Key Observations

• Undrafted WRs Face Golden Opportunity After Roster Shake-Up

With a core group of receivers likely locked in — Brian Thomas Jr., Dyami Brown, Travis Hunter, and Parker Washington — the Jaguars appear to have their top pass-catching options in place. However, beyond those four, the depth chart is wide open, presenting a prime opportunity for competition.

While Jacksonville may opt to fill their newly opened roster spot with a veteran receiver, the more intriguing storyline is the opportunity this creates for one of the team's six undrafted free agent wideouts to earn a place on the 53-man roster.

Players like Joshua Cephus, Austin Trammell, and a healthy David White could also factor into the mix, but it’s now clear why the Jaguars made such a strong push to add UDFA receivers following the draft: the door is wide open for one of them to step in and surprise.

• Gabe Davis May Be Trent Baalke’s Most Disappointing Free Agent Signing

One of the clear narratives of this offseason has been the Jaguars’ decisive shift away from the roster-building philosophy of former general manager Trent Baalke. Under new leadership with GM James Gladstone and head coach Liam Coen, Jacksonville has moved swiftly to reshape the team, parting ways with all of its own free agents and injecting fresh talent across multiple position groups.

That transformation now includes moving on from one of Baalke’s most high-profile 2024 additions: wide receiver Gabe Davis.

It’s difficult not to view Davis as Baalke’s most regrettable free-agent signing. While he isn’t the only acquisition to fall short after just one season, the numbers paint a stark picture — fewer than 25 receptions from a player signed to a three-year, $39 million contract, including $11 million guaranteed in 2025.

Other names like Shaquill Griffin and Foley Fatukasi might warrant mention in conversations about Baalke’s misses, but Davis’ brief and unproductive tenure likely cements his place at the top of that list.

• Parker Washington’s Role is Becoming Clear

While it’s unlikely that Parker Washington will crack the top three on the Jaguars’ receiver depth chart following the additions of Dyami Brown and Travis Hunter in free agency and the draft, it now seems certain that Washington will secure the No. 4 spot. Even before Gabe Davis’ release, this was probably the case, but now it’s undeniable.

With the reshuffled receiver group post-Davis and Washington’s value on special teams, he appears to be a strong candidate for the 53-man roster. As a reliable backup, Washington offers the flexibility to step up as a potential No. 3 receiver if needed — a solid and dependable asset heading into the 2025 season.