Jags designate CB Chris Claybrooks, guard Andrew Norwell to return from IR

The Jaguars could be on the way to getting a huge boost for their offensive line as Andrew Norwell was designated to return from IR.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are on the way to getting back two key contributors as rookie cornerback Chris Claybrooks and guard Andrew Norwell were designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday. As a result, the Jags now have 21 days to activate either or both to their 53-man active roster.

Claybrooks was the first of the two to go on injured reserve back on Nov. 26 for a core muscle injury. Norwell was added to the list two days later for a forearm injury.

Claybrooks would bring back a player with experience to the Jags’ wounded secondary as the rookie has started in two games for the Jags. Before heading to IR, he also was able to garner 28 tackles and three pass breakups.

Norwell’s return will be a big help, too, as he started in all of the Jags’ games prior to going on injured reserve. Before his injury set him back, he was the Jags’ second-highest graded (71.1) offensive lineman under Brandon Linder, per Pro Football Focus.