The Jacksonville Jaguars are already facing a brutal reality with defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton and safety Eric Murray both out for the season, and now defensive end Travon Walker is estimated as a non-participant on Monday’s injury report due to a rib injury. This isn’t just a minor knock, folks; two players are done for the year, and a key pass rusher is nursing a new problem right as things are heating up.
The Mounting Injury Toll for Jacksonville
It’s a tough break when you lose key guys before the really critical games even kick in. DaVon Hamilton, a defensive tackle, is sidelined with a torn quad, and safety Eric Murray is out with an elbow injury. Both are officially done for the season. These two were among four players listed as non-participants on Monday’s injury report, even though the Jaguars didn’t actually practice. They still had to drop that report ahead of their Thursday night game against the Ravens, giving us an early look at just how banged up this squad is.
The other non-participants joining the season-enders were running back Bhayshul Tuten with an ankle/foot issue and, yes, Travon Walker with a rib injury. Walker just snagged his third sack of the season in Sunday’s win over the Colts, which is huge, but here’s the kicker: he played a season-low 28 snaps in that game. You don’t play that little unless something’s up, and now we know why. This rib injury could be a real problem for his momentum and the Jaguars’ pass rush.
A Limping Roster Headed Into a Short Week
It doesn’t stop with the non-participants. The Jaguars also listed a significant chunk of their roster as limited in Monday’s estimated practice report. This list includes offensive lineman Ezra Cleveland battling knee and ankle issues, linebacker Branson Combs with a shoulder problem, safety Antonio Johnson also dealing with an ankle, and cornerback Jarrian Jones with another ankle ailment. Plus, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is nursing a hamstring and ankle, and running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has a hand injury. That’s six more players who aren’t at 100 percent.
This is a deep injury report for any team, especially with a short week ahead. They’ve got the Ravens coming up on Thursday night, and you know Baltimore isn’t going to hold back. How do you prepare for a physical AFC North opponent when your roster is this banged up, with multiple season-ending injuries and a slew of key players limited or completely out of practice? It’s a massive challenge, and the Jaguars will need every healthy body they’ve got to step up big time.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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