Before the Jacksonville Jaguars took the field for yet another practice, it was announced that first-round pick C.J. Henderson would be returning after missing a few practices with an illness (not related to COVID-19).
The team also announced that both defensive tackle Taven Bryan and receiver Dede Westbrook would once again sit out practice with a bruised knee and bruised shoulder, respectively. It doesn’t sound as though either could be back within the next few days, either, as both were ruled week-to-week cases.
Doug Marrone says CJ Henderson (illness) will be back at practice today
Taven Bryan (bruised knee) and Dede Westbrook (bruised shoulder) are “taking it easy”
Another “Maitenance day” — even tho Doug doesn’t like that name — on tap today#Jaguars
— Mia O'Brien (@MiaOBrienTV) August 24, 2020
Henderson’s return is big for the Jags’ secondary because they’ve had to rely on a lot of younger rookies who aren’t as polished as him during the time he missed. Then again, some of his fellow rookies flourished when given the opportunity like Luq Barcoo and Chris Claybrooks.
As for Bryan and Westbrook, the team seems to be simply playing it safe with both to make sure they make it into the regular season healthy. Westbrook has sat out with his injury dating back to Saturday, while Bryan suffered his injury in Saturday’s scrimmage.
The Jags also announced that they would be having another maintenance day to help keep the roster fresh and several veterans would be allowed to work inside. Those players are as follows:
Jaguars continue maintenance schedule. Lot of players inside today. @ActionSportsJax @ESPN690Jax pic.twitter.com/ZkDMUF1q1L
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) August 24, 2020