Jaguars Trade Defensive End Roy Robertson-Harris

The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris to the Seattle Seahawks for a sixth-round pick, marking a significant move in light of the team's disappointing 1-5 start. The trade allows rookie Maason Smith to take on a larger role in the defensive line, as Robertson-Harris was not expected to fit into the new defensive scheme under Ryan Nielsen. Coach Doug Pederson recently expressed concerns about the team's culture and performance, further complicating the situation as the Jaguars are seen as potential sellers at the upcoming trade deadline. Notable players like running back Travis Etienne Jr. and wide receiver Christian Kirk are generating trade interest, with speculation that the Jaguars could look to acquire draft picks to rebuild. The Jaguars' recent free agency signings have largely underperformed, raising questions about the effectiveness of general manager Trent Baalke's acquisitions. As the team faces a difficult schedule ahead, the pressure mounts on Pederson and Baalke to turn things around or face significant changes.