JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars and tight end Brenton Strange have agreed to a three-year extension worth up to $48 million with $25 million guaranteed, agents Jim Ivler, JR Roggio and Jon Perzley of Sportstars told ESPN and NFL Network.
"This is where I wanted to be. It feels good to get it done. I'm still processing. It doesn't feel real," Strange said Thursday.
Strange, 25, was entering the final year of his rookie contract, and general manager James Gladstone said shortly after the 2025 season ended that the team had begun preliminary discussions with him and receiver Parker Washington on contract extensions.
Strange, a second-round pick (61st overall) in 2023, emerged as the Jaguars' top tight end last season, setting career bests in catches (46), receiving yards (540) and touchdowns (three) in just 12 games (he missed five with a hip injury).
The Jaguars were 11-1 and averaged 30.1 points per game when he played and 2-3 averaging 22.6 points in those he missed.
"As our offense continues to evolve, Brenton's role will evolve with it. He sets the tone as a run blocker and plays a huge role in the pass game as well," Jaguars coach Liam Coen said Thursday. "His work ethic and dedication define our core values and culture, and we're excited to keep developing this offense with him as a main focal point."
Over his career, Strange has 91 catches for 981 yards and six touchdowns in three seasons.
ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero contributed to this report.