The Jacksonville Jaguars believed in Mac Jones enough to acquire him via trade from the New England Patriots to compete for a backup quarterback role this season, but they reportedly don't believe in him enough to pick up his fifth-year option.
On Tuesday, ESPN's Michael DiRocco reported the AFC South team declined to pick up the $25.7 million fifth-year option on Jones' deal. DiRocco deemed the decision "unsurprising" given the quarterback's expected role of competing with C.J. Beathard to be Trevor Lawrence's backup.
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