Jaguars Agree To Trade Receiver Christian Kirk To The Texans For A 2026 Pick, Ap Source Says

The Jacksonville Jaguars found a trade partner - a division rival, no less - for receiver Christian Kirk before officially releasing him.

The Jaguars agreed to trade Kirk to AFC South opponent Houston on Thursday for a seventh-round draft pick in 2026, a person familiar with the move said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side had confirmed the deal, which won't be official until the new league year begins Wednesday.

The Texans were looking for a slot receiver after Tank Dell underwent a second knee surgery earlier this week. They also are letting veteran Stefon Diggs leave in free agency.

The 28-year-old Kirk will now pair with Nico Collins to give the Texans a formidable duo for quarterback C.J. Stroud, assuming Kirk can stay healthy.

Jacksonville told Kirk and his agent that the team planned to release him Wednesday. But few expected this divisional twist.