Matt Dickerson began the year on the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad before working his way up to the active roster midway through the season. He carved out a role on the interior defensive line and had multiple starts down the stretch. Dickerson recorded ten tackles, one TFL, and two quarterback hits across eight regular-season games, including four starts, accounting for 196 defensive snaps, the fourth-most at the position, plus two tackles in the playoffs. He also posted five total pressures, three hurries, and five stops, per PFF.
With his contract expiring, he is scheduled to hit free agency in March.
Jacksonville Jaguars retain 30-year-old Super Bowl Champion
Jacksonville Jaguars, Matt Dickerson
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Matt Dickerson (93) high-fives fans after the game of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Titans 41-7, capturing the AFC South title. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
On X, the Jaguars announced they have re-signed Matt Dickerson, though the length of his contract and salary have not yet been announced. He is expected to sign for one year, close to the league minimum, with little to no guaranteed money. Dickerson will have a chance to compete for a roster spot and playing time this offseason.
We have re-signed DL Matt Dickerson.@Shift4 | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/MXKGbwVSem
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) February 16, 2026
Fans react to the news
Jacksonville Jaguars, Logan Cooke
Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars fans react during the NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
I’m alright with it but yall better add some more heat on the defensive line
— llblc2 (@llblc2) February 16, 2026
Worked his way up from the practice squad to the active roster to ultimately starting games for the Jaguars at IDL. True lunch pail guy who is a great culture fit. Will elevate the floor of the roster and earned the opp to compete for a role once again this fall
— Hugh Hendrixx (@JagsRealist) February 16, 2026
Gladstone shaping up the floor of the IDL room before he attacks FA and the Draft for more IDL. LET’S DO IT!
— matyp (@Matyboi91) February 16, 2026
Cool. Can you also pay ETN
— eggyz 🧸 Ver. 7.5 (@eggdogtim) February 16, 2026
Please pay ETN 😭
— wiphero (@jonatha64196113) February 16, 2026
Nice depth piece.
— Craig B. 🇺🇸🎸🌴🥃🏈🏒⚾️ (@cbrid44) February 16, 2026
Small potatoes but thank you for the information. Hopefully, Gladstone gets a three year deal. Worked out to keep the best running back. The team has had in five years, Travis ETN
— John Parker (@JohnParker80371) February 16, 2026
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