Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten is still on the sidelines, sidelined for a second straight day of practice on Tuesday, and his ankle and foot injuries are a massive concern for that offense. The team listed him as out on Monday’s estimated practice report, and nothing has changed, which is just brutal news.
Tuten’s Absence Is a Crushing Blow
This isn’t just about a player missing practice, folks. Tuten is a key offensive weapon, and his presence would be absolutely significant when they face the Ravens next. Think about it: this dude has already ripped off 16 carries for 104 yards and a touchdown, plus two catches for 55 yards and another score. Those are game-changing numbers! Losing that kind of production, especially with those ankle and foot issues, has to be giving the Jaguars’ coaching staff sleepless nights. You can’t just plug anyone in and expect that level of explosive play.
Injury Report: Bad News and Small Wins
While Tuten’s situation is grim, there was at least a tiny bit of positive news on the injury front. Defensive end Travon Walker, who left Sunday’s dominant 42-7 win over the Colts with a rib injury, was upgraded to limited practice. The blowout nature of that game clearly meant he didn’t have to push himself, which was smart. But the overall picture is still pretty rough. Defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (quad) and safety Eric Murray (elbow) both missed practice, and the worst part is they’re both going to miss the rest of the season. That’s a huge hit to the defense, ripping two more starters out of the lineup for good. Beyond that, the Jaguars also had a bunch of other guys limited in practice, including guard Ezra Cleveland (knee, ankle), safety Antonio Johnson (ankle), wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (hamstring, ankle), running back Chris Rodriguez (hand), linebacker Branson Combs (shoulder), and cornerback Jarrian Jones (ankle). That’s a long list of guys battling through stuff, and it makes you wonder just how healthy this team is heading into a tough stretch.
The Jaguars are limping towards their matchup with the Ravens, and with Tuten still out, they need someone to step up big time. The injuries are piling up, and every single snap against a tough opponent like Baltimore will highlight just how much they miss key players like Tuten, Hamilton, and Murray. It’s going to be a real test of their depth and resilience.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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