Anton Harrison Is Out for At Least Four Games, And This Could Be a Season-Ender for the Jaguars

The Jaguars just got hit with some brutal news: star left tackle Anton Harrison is headed for arthroscopic knee surgery. While we won’t know his exact return timeline until after the operation, the team has already confirmed the worst-case immediate scenario: he’s on injured reserve and will miss a minimum of four games. Honestly, word on the street is this could even be a season-ender for the dude. Talk about a gut punch to that O-line.

Surgery Set, Season In Doubt for Harrison

So yeah, Harrison’s knee needs work. The big unknown right now is how bad it is, but the fact he’s on IR means he’s out for at least four matchups, no matter what they find in there. But here’s the kicker: one of the potential outcomes being talked about is that he could miss the ENTIRE rest of the season. That’s a huge loss for their offensive front, especially heading into the thick of things. You lose your starting left tackle, and suddenly everything changes up front, doesn’t it?

Who Steps Up, And What’s Next for the Jags’ Schedule?

With Harrison sidelined, Walker Little is set to step in and replace him at left tackle, starting with their game against the Texans in London this week. That’s a huge test right out of the gate for Little, filling some massive shoes across the pond. After that London trip, the Jaguars get a bye in Week 7, which might be a small silver lining to regroup, but then they dive straight into a tough stretch against the Colts, Ravens, and Titans. Oh, and to fill Harrison’s roster spot, they’ve signed safety Kaevon Merriweather off their practice squad. They also snagged long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer for the practice squad because Ross Matiscik got knocked out last Sunday with a shoulder injury, forcing defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton to awkwardly step in as long snapper. Seriously, Hamilton snapping? What a mess!

This is a massive blow for the Jaguars right now. Losing Harrison for a month is tough enough, but the possibility of him missing the whole season? That’s a nightmare scenario. Walker Little and the rest of that line better be ready, because they’ve got some serious challenges coming up, starting with Houston in London.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.