Yannick Ngakoue Fantasy

Nothing has changed with Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue as we approach the July 15 deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign long-term contract extensions, according to a source. Ngakoue still desires a trade and doesn't have any immediate plans to sign the franchise tag. This is a situation that could bleed into training camp. The star pass-rusher could hold out for a deal, which would obviously be bad news for those targeting him as a low-end starting defensive lineman in IDP leagues. The Jaguars didn't receive any trade offers for him during the draft. The 25-year-old has become one of the best pass-rushers in the NFL in just four seasons, racking up 37.5 sacks and 122 combined tackles in 63 games for Jacksonville.

Jul. 1st • 1:59 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said that the team received no trade offers for defensive end Yannick Ngakoue leading up to the draft or during the first round on Thursday night. "I think his options are very limited at this point. ... Well welcome him back with open arms. Tremendous player and person," Caldwell said. Ngakoue didn't help his cause with a Twitter rant earlier in the week demanding the team trade him. The young pass rusher has 37.5 sacks in his four seasons in the NFL, but he was disappointed with the team slapping him with the franchise tag and wants out of Jacksonville. The Jags took his potential replacement in edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson at 20th overall on Thursday night, but it's beginning to look like Ngakoue could wind up staying and playing on the tag in 2020 before hitting the open market next offseason.

Apr. 24th • 10:07 AM

The Las Vegas Raiders are kicking the tires on trading for Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, but the two sides are not close to a deal. It's not believed that the two sides have discussed compensation at all, and Ngakoue would have to sign the franchise tender that the Jaguars placed on him in March first. It's definitely something to monitor as Round 1 of the NFL draft quickly approaches on Thursday night. Las Vegas has multiple picks in the first round, so this is something that could happen, but the Raiders would also have to sign Ngakoue to a massive extension upon completion of a trade. It's no sure thing, but it's something to watch in the next day or so. Ngakoue has 37.5 sacks in his four seasons and would give the Raiders a serious pass-rushing threat.

Apr. 23rd • 2:08 PM