Jonathan Cyprien

Jaguars' Johnathan Cyprien expected to test free agency

Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Johnathan Cyprien is expected to test the open market.

What It Means:

The addition of free safety Tashaun Gipson allowed Cyprien to play closer to the line of scrimmage and support the run. A 2013 second round pick, Cyprien is entering the prime of his career but might not have a huge market as a box safety. The Jaguars "haven't closed the door" on bringing him back.

Cyprien put together one of his better seasons, starting all 16 games and finishing with 127 tackles. Jacksonville's defense was much-improved in 2017, ranking 14th in opponent-adjusted Defensive Net Expected Points per play.