Quarterback Mac Jones returning to his hometown to sit behind veteran quarterback Trevor Lawrence and improve as a quarterback has gone about as well as expected. Jones has made the improvement he was hoping for upon joining the Jaguars and the team has a competent backup to Lawrence.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) walks to the huddle during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The Jaguars defeated the Titans 20-13. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough) AP

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One of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones' primary goals when arriving over the offseason was to improve as a quarterback. He has done precisely that.

Jones will be a free agent at the conclusion of the season after the Jaguars decided not to pick up his fifth-year option.