The Jacksonville Jaguars got some brutal news right before their bye week, with special teams standout Ross Matiscik ruled out for their upcoming game because of a shoulder injury, and starting left tackle Anton Harrison officially placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury. Harrison’s knee issue is a major blow, meaning he’ll be sidelined for a minimum of four games.
Harrison’s Absence Hits Hard
Losing your starting left tackle for at least four games is tough, but the timing for Jacksonville couldn’t be worse. They’re slated to face off against two of the league’s top edge rushers in their next few matchups. Without Harrison anchoring the left side of that offensive line, protecting their quarterback is gonna be a serious challenge. The team’s injuries are definitely starting to pile up, which makes that upcoming bye week look more like a desperate need than a planned break.
Some Good News, But Is It Enough?
It wasn’t all bad news for the Jags, though. Safety Eric Murray has cleared concussion protocol and doesn’t have a game status for this weekend, which is a positive. Still, the bigger picture shows a team limping into their bye. Remember back on January 4, 2026, when Trevor Lawrence was proudly rocking that AFC South Division Champions hat after they crushed the Titans 41-7? That feels like a long time ago when you’re looking at key players dropping like this.
With Harrison out for at least four games, the Jaguars have to dig deep. They’ve got to find a way to protect their quarterback against those elite pass rushers and weather this storm. Hopefully, that bye gives them a chance to heal up and get back on track for the stretch run.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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