Former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones bids farewell, expressing gratitude for his time with the team and the support of the community, both local and international. His heartfelt message, shared via X, garnered appreciation from teammates Trevor Lawrence and Christian Kirk.
Jones faced challenges during the 2023 season due to an injury sustained in Week 2, impacting his performance throughout the year. Despite setbacks, he contributed significantly, tallying 34 receptions for 321 yards and two touchdowns in nine games.
beyond grateful for every memory, truly. every teammate, every coach, every staff member, every fan i’ve encountered or felt inspired by. the support of a strong community does so much for us athletes. thank you more, Duval and Jags fans overseas. https://t.co/wgWXoLlFn2
— zay (@zayjones11) May 1, 2024
His cumulative statistics over the past two seasons underscore his importance to the team’s offense, ranking among the top players in targets, receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown catches. Jones signed a lucrative three-year contract with the Jaguars in 2022, reflecting the team’s investment in his talent.
The Jaguars face financial implications following Jones’ departure, with a considerable dead cap hit but also substantial savings. Options such as designating him as a post-June 1st cut offer differing financial considerations.
Brian Thomas Jr., the Jaguars’ recent first-round draft pick, is poised to step into Jones’ role in the starting lineup, marking an important transition for the team’s receiving corps.
