Long is slated to sign with the Jaguars on a two-year, $5 million contract, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Long handled a reserve role while suiting up for all 17 regular-season games with the Rams in 2024, securing seven of nine targets for 60 yards. He also played a notable role on special teams. The release of Evan Engram (shoulder) leaves ample opportunities up for grabs in Jacksonville's tight end room, but Brenton Strange seems the current favorite to benefit most. New Jaguars GM James Gladstone boasts familiarity with Long's skill set, having spent nine seasons with the Rams from 2016-24, so he may have personal reasons to be optimistic that the tight end still has untapped potential for development.
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Team
Jacksonville Jaguars
Birthdate
8/19/1998 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'5", 243 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 3; Pk (MIA)
Birthplace
Exeter, NH, USA
Position
TE
College
Boston College
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
Los Angeles Rams
2023-2025
(2 seasons)
Miami Dolphins
2021-2023
(2 seasons)
Long is slated to sign with the Jaguars on a two-year, $5 million contract, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Long handled a reserve role while suiting up for all 17 regular-season games with the Rams in 2024, securing seven of nine targets for 60 yards. He also played a notable role on special teams. The release of Evan Engram (shoulder) leaves ample opportunities up for grabs in Jacksonville's tight end room, but Brenton Strange seems the current favorite to benefit most. New Jaguars GM James Gladstone boasts familiarity with Long's skill set, having spent nine seasons with the Rams from 2016-24, so he may have personal reasons to be optimistic that the tight end still has untapped potential for development.
Long played six snaps on offense and 24 snaps on special teams during Sunday's 28-22 NFC divisional-round loss to the Eagles. Long's tenure with the Rams was mostly forgettable, and his stat line during the divisional-round loss echoed his stats for the majority of the regular season. Despite entering a timeshare with Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen for much of the season, Long managed only seven catches for 60 yards despite playing in all 17 regular-season contests. The Rams have significant investments in Tyler Higbee and Parkinson for 2025, and with Allen still on his rookie contract, Long looks to be the odd man out as he becomes an unrestricted free agent.
Long (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports. Long injured his knee during the Rams' Week 18 loss to the Seahawks. He didn't return to that game, but his full practice Thursday indicates that his knee injury is not a serious matter. Unless he suffers a setback, Long should be good to go against the Vikings in Monday's NFC wild-card game.
Long (knee) is doubtful to return to Sunday's contest against the Seahawks, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports. Long suffered a knee injury in the first half versus Los Angeles, and he now appears to be set to be done for the day. The tight end failed to garner a target or record any stats before his departure. In Long's absence, Davis Allen stands to see an increase in workload with the Rams' offense.
Long secured both of his targets for 17 yards during Thursday's 12-6 victory against the 49ers. The two catches by Long were his first since Week 9, despite averaging 19 snaps per game in the five contests between catches. The three-man rotation at tight end is likely to add a fourth name to that list next week as Tyler Higbee (knee) is likely to return, which will almost certainly depress Long and Davis Allen's already meager snap counts even more.
Long played nine of the Rams' 70 offensive snaps and finished without a target in Monday's 23-15 loss to the Dolphins. Long ranked third among Los Angeles tight ends in playing time, trailing Davis Allen (56 snaps) and Colby Parkinson (11 snaps). Though he's held a modest role for much of the season, Long had recorded at least one reception in each of the past four games before seeing that streak come to an end Monday. Long should continue to remain the Rams' third tight end Sunday at New England, but he could be at risk of moving to the inactive list if/when Tyler Higbee (knee) is cleared to return from the PUP list.
Long secured both of his targets for 16 yards during Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Packers. While Long's 17 snaps on offense was a typical week of usage for the fourth-year tight end, the two catches marked his first as a Ram. Starting tight end Colby Parkinson led the team with 13 targets, which he turned into seven catches for 52 yards. Fellow backup Davis Allen failed to secure his only target and was on the field for just three snaps, leaving Long as the primary backup to Parkinson heading into the Rams' Week 6 bye.
Long failed to bring in either of his two targets during Saturday's 13-9 victory against the Chargers. The battle to start the season as the No. 2 tight end behind Colby Parkinson while Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the mend seems to be leaning towards Davis Allen claiming the role. Long hasn't done anything to make himself stand out over the second-year pro, and Allen showed enough when called upon in the latter half of the 2023 campaign to secure a roster spot. Long will likely be the tertiary option at tight end to start the year unless he breaks out in a big way against the Texans in the Rams' preseason finale, and will likely struggle to find snaps on offense even before Higbee's eventual return.
Long (knee) has been an active participant at the Rams' OTA sessions, Cameron DaSilva of Rams Wire reports. Long finished the 2023 campaign on injured reserve following MCL surgery, but he now looks to be fully healthy heading into the 2024. The tight end appeared in four games last season, failing to garner a target while playing 54 offensive snaps and he projects to be a depth option behind Tyler Higbee (knee), Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen this year.