JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have long had Brenton Strange in their plans for the future, and they solidified those plans this week with a new three-year deal for the star tight end.“As our offense continues to evolve, Brenton’s role will evolve with it. He sets the tone as a run blocker and plays a huge role in the pass game as well," head coach Liam Coen said in a statement on Thursday. "His work ethic and dedication define our core values and culture, and we’re excited to keep developing this offense with him as a main focal point.”The Jaguars' words and actions have each backed up the fact that Strange is seen as a building block for Coen's offense. But with Strange now locked in through the 2029 season, what kind of ripple effect does his deal have on other members of the offense such as Parker Washington and rookie tight end Nate Boerkircher? We break down our thoughts below. Impact on Parker Washington Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) scores a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesWith the Jaguars giving extensions to two of their upcoming 2027 free agents in Strange and long-snapper Ross Matiscik, the Jaguars have filled two big question marks ahead of next March. This year's internal free agent class is set to be even more important than last year's, even with Strange now extended. That is because of other big names like Arik Armstead, DaVon Hamilton, Antonio Johnson, and most notably, Parker Washington. The Jaguars have not been shy about their expectations for Washington's role entering 2026. Washington was dominant down the stretch of the 2025 season and ended up leading the team in receiving despite not becoming a full-time player until the second-half of the season. There is a good chance Washington's numbers hit career highs in 2026, even with a crowded pass-catcher room that also consists of Strange, Jakobi Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr., and Travis Hunter. Considering most of the internal free agents the Jaguars have coming up outside of Washington, Johnson, and fellow former 2023 draft pick Ventrell Miller, are older veterans, it makes sense for the Jaguars to put the big money aside for Washington. Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) runs the ball during the third day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe numbers could work out in any kind of range, whether it is in the Jayden Reed neighborhood or if the Jaguars go all-in and give him a deal similar to Christian Watson's value.Strange was going to play a big role in the offense regardless of whether they lean into multiple tight end sets or if they played mostly in 11 as they did a year ago, so this deal does not seem to signify anything in terms of the Jaguars' value in having multiple big-money receivers. It is worth noting that Jakobi Meyers' deal runs for two more years after 2026, and the Jaguars would still have two cost-controlled years for Brian Thomas Jr. thanks to his rookie deal and the fifth-year option.In short, I do not think Strange getting his deal first means anything in terms of whether Washington will or won't get extended. It is hard for me to believe the Jaguars will be willing to let a player at a valuable position like receiver leave considering the importance they have placed on the role, which I think means more to Washington's chances to get his deal next than anything related to Strange. Impact on Nate Boerkircher (and Tanner Koziol)Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone, center, talks to tight end Tanner Koziol (89), right, and tight end Nate Boerkircher (87) during rookie minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Jacksonville, Fla. Today was the second of a three day camp concluding Sunday. | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThere is also the question of what the Strange deal means for the Jaguars' two rookies at tight end in No. 56 pick Nate Boerkircher and fifth-round pick Tanner Koziol. Let's tackle Koziol first because I believe there are less layers there. But before diving into either case, it is worth noting that nothing has really changed for the Jaguars here. The Jaguars have been expected to re-sign Strange sooner rather than later since the offseason began, something the Jaguars' veteran tight end himself said he felt like would happen. "So, in the offseason when the season was over, I had kind of had a feeling that it might happen, but you never know. So, I'm just excited to be here and continue building on what we started," Strange said on Thursday.