Travis Etienne

Jaguars RB Travis Etienne told reporters Monday that he was "happy" to finish his 2nd season healthy. But, according to Jaguars Wire, he added, "I just want to put on a little muscle mass, a little more weight, because those guys are really big." Etienne later listed pass protection as an area in which he wants to improve. Weakness in that area might have helped limited Etienne's playing time over the final 4 games, when he played fewer than 30 snaps 3 times (compared with 49+ in 8 straight non-injury games before that). Adding bulk isn't always a great thing for a speedy back, because too much extra muscle can slow him down. Even if that doesn't happen, this change doesn't seem likely to address Etienne's main fantasy issue: a lack of receptions. We'll certainly be watching all factors as the former 1st-round pick approaches his 3rd season. Etienne looks decent as an option in Round 3 or 4 of early best-ball drafts.

A new and improved version of Travis Etienne may be coming in 2023.

A new and improved version of Travis Etienne may be coming in 2023.

Jags RB Travis Etienne ripped off 62 yards and 1 score in Saturday s loss at Kansas City. He did so on only 10 attempts. Backup JaMycal Hasty chipped in with 4 carries, although the bigger story here was Hasty s involvement as the go-to back when Jacksonville played from behind. On the year, Etienne tallied only 35 catches (2.05 per game) on 45 targets 5th most on the team. Target competition will remain stiff next fall given the addition of Calvin Ridley. We ll see if the Jags tinker with the backfield, as Hasty is slated for restricted free agency.

Watch the best plays by Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne from the 2022 NFL season.