Jaguars Sign Robert Hainsey from Buccaneers for $21 Million

The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Robert Hainsey to a three-year, $21 million deal with $13 million guaranteed, reuniting him with head coach Liam Coen. Hainsey, who started for the Buccaneers from 2022 to 2023, lost his position after the team drafted Graham Barton in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. His departure was anticipated, as he aimed for a starting role following his limited play last season. Hainsey's versatility and experience will be crucial for the Jaguars, particularly after the recent retirement of center Mitch Morse. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers will need to seek a replacement for Hainsey, as they continue to navigate free agency. This move underscores the ongoing rivalry between the Jaguars and Buccaneers, intensified by Coen's previous ties to Tampa Bay.