4 Jaguars Who James Gladstone Must Consider Extending Next After Ross Matiscik
4 Jaguars Who James Gladstone Must Consider Extending Next After Ross Matiscik
With another player now re-signed for the foreseeable future, where must Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone turn his attention next?John Shipley|
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Jacksonville JaguarsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- When it comes to keeping the Jacksonville Jaguars' talented roster in place, James Gladstone has been on a roll.
The second-year general manager has been able to lock up extensions for key players such as Jakobi Meyers, Cole Van Lanen, Montaric Brown, and Travon Walker. His latest such deal was done this week, with the Jaguars signing All-Pro long-snapper Ross Matiscik to a two-year extension.
With yet another critical piece locked up for the next few seasons, which Jaguars player could be next on Gladstone's list? We examine the four we believe he must consider next.
TE Brenton Strange
It sure feels like this could be a breakout season for Brenton Strange, even with the amount of talented pass-catchers the Jaguars have on offense. The Jaguars drafted two tight ends in Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol, but it certainly appears the Jaguars believe the improved tight end room will only help Strange produce more as opposed to eating into his numbers.
"Allowing Brenton to continue to do what he does well, but also to maybe take some of that wear and tear, some of the pounding that it takes when you're blocking the [DE] Travon Walkers of the world and [DE] Josh Hines-Allens of the world, getting him matched up more on those linebackers and safeties and now he's an advantage for us. Now we have an edge," Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said last week.
The Jaguars' offense hit its biggest lull last season when Strange was out of the lineup for five games, and his return helped set up their dramatic turnaround over the course of the second-half of the season. Considering all he does for both the passing and running game, there is a good argument to make there are not many players more valuable to the offense, which should set him up nicely for a long-term deal.
WR Parker Washington
The timing of a new deal for Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington will likely determine his price range. There is no reason to believe that he will not have a productive 2026 considering the metrics he posted in 2025 and his expected role on the offense this fall. Washington is set to be a Week 1 starter for the first time in his career, which means he could play himself into a different market entirely with a full season under his belt.
The Jaguars have made it clear how much they value Washington, not just for what he does on offense but also for what he does as a returner on special teams. The question seems to be when, not if, they will opt to reward him for his development from a sixth-round backup to one of the true rising receivers of the NFL.
DB Anthonio Johnson
Washington and Strange are the Jaguars' two most improved players on offense since they were drafted in 2023, and their defensive counterpart is Antonio Johnson. A fifth-round pick, Johnson flashed as a rookie before struggling with the rest of the defense under Ryan Nielsen in 2024. Then in 2025, Johnson took steps toward superstardom with five interceptions and one of the best single-season turnarounds of any player on the roster.
Johnson has gone from being the young pup in the safety room to one of its unquestioned leaders. Like Washington, he could see his production and price range take a massive hike now that he is set to be a full-time starter from Week 1 on. As good as he was last year, he was the Jaguars' No. 3 safety on the depth chart when everyone is healthy. That has now changed, and he should cash in sooner than later as a result.
IDL DaVaon Hamilton
The Jaguars drafted a potential long-term successor to Hamilton this year when they selected defensive tackle Albert Regis at No. 81 overall, but that does not mean the Jaguars should rush to move on from the Hamilton era. The former 2020 third-round pick had the best year of his career in 2025 and was seen by many internally as the primary reason the Jaguars' run defense was so elite.
With Hamilton entering a contract year, the Jaguars and Gladstone would be wise to re-up with him at least one more time. Let him continue to play out his peak years as the Jaguars' nose tackle while Regis develops behind him and gets ready for his own time in the middle of the Jaguars' defense, and Gladstone could once again come out of a deal looking like a winning general manager.
Published Jun 18, 2026
JOHN SHIPLEYJohn Shipley has been covering the Jacksonville Jaguars as a beat reporter and publisher of Jaguar Report since 2019. Previously, he covered UCF's undefeated season as a beat reporter for NSM.Today, covered high school prep sports in Central Florida, and covered local sports and news for the Palatka Daily News. Follow John Shipley on Twitter at @_john_shipley.
Follow _john_shipleyBadenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
