The Jacksonville Jaguars might have lost a key defensive player right out of the gate in their Week 8 battle against the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium. Safety Murray was seen on the sideline and not on the field during the Colts’ opening drive, mere moments after the opening kickoff. This is a tough blow, and it happened fast.
A Rapid Exit and a Worrying Diagnosis
Things went from bad to worse quick for the Jags’ defense. After being spotted on the sideline, Murray was taken directly into the locker room within minutes of the game starting. ESPN’s Michael DiRocco initially reported he was holding his hand, but the Jaguars have since confirmed a more specific issue: Murray is questionable to return with an elbow injury. Talk about an immediate punch to the gut for the defense in a critical divisional matchup.
Who Steps Up Now? The Secondary’s Depth Is Tested
Losing Murray is a big deal, especially since the Jaguars are already without safety Antonio Johnson. Murray has been a solid contributor this season, racking up 14 total tackles and limiting opponents to just 6.0 yards per catch on three receptions. That’s a good job holding down the back end. Now, with both Murray and Johnson out, the Jags are relying on Rayuan Lane, Kaevon Merriweather, and rookie Jalen Huskey to fill some big shoes. This is a major test of depth for that secondary, and you have to wonder how they’re going to hold up for the rest of this Week 8 slugfest against the Colts.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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