Evan Engram’s absence from the Jaguars offense is trending towards ceasing in London.
Sidelined by a hamstring injury since the hours before kickoff in Week 2, Engram returned to practice in a limited capacity with Jacksonville last week and appears poised to play against Chicago at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Sunday, Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson indicated Monday.
“I think he was really close last week,” Pederson said.
“He got himself back into practice a little bit. I would anticipate him doing more this week and seeing where he’s at at the end of the week, but I think the chances of him getting back in here this week are pretty good.”
Engram caught one pass for five yards against Miami in Week 1. Since signing with Jacksonville as a free agent in 2022, he has produced 188 receptions for 1,734 yards and eight touchdowns.
Second-year Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange has started in place of Engram since his injury occurred, catching 12 passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns in four games.
The Jaguars will spend Weeks 6-7 across the pond. After playing Chicago, they will host New England at Wembley Stadium in London on Oct. 20.