In a blow to the Jaguars’ offense, tight end Evan Engram will be sidelined for his second consecutive game when the team takes on the Bills on Monday night. Engram, who sustained a hamstring injury during warmups prior to the Jaguars’ Week Two loss to the Browns, was officially ruled out for the upcoming game. The talented tight end did not participate in practice throughout the week and is aiming to make a return to the gridiron next Wednesday.
Joining Engram on the injury report are running back Tank Bigsby and safety Darnell Savage. Both players were limited in practice all week and have been listed as questionable for the clash with Buffalo. Wide receiver Tim Jones was a late addition to the injury report after being a limited participant in Saturday’s practice. Jones also finds himself in the questionable category.
However, there was some positive news on the injury front for the Jaguars. Left tackle Cam Robinson, who was limited in practice on Friday, fully participated on Saturday and has no designation for Monday night’s game. Robinson’s availability provides a boost to the team’s offensive line heading into a tough matchup against the Bills.
In light of the injury updates, the Jaguars are hoping to overcome the absence of Engram and potentially Bigsby and Savage as they prepare to face off against a tough Buffalo squad. Head coach Mike McCarthy expressed confidence in the team’s depth, stating, “We have a next man up mentality and I believe in the guys we have on the roster to step up and make plays when their number is called.”
With key players on the mend and uncertainty lingering over the availability of others, Monday night’s showdown between the Jaguars and Bills promises to be a compelling matchup as both teams look to secure a crucial victory early in the season. Stay tuned for more updates as game day approaches.