Just after getting back to full strength along the offensive line, the Jacksonville Jaguars are already forced to return to their depth. Center Brandon Linder exited Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams with a back injury wound the half-time period, and he is listed as questionable to return for the second half, per the Jaguars PR Twitter account.
Linder just made his return from the injured reserve in last week’s loss to Atlanta after he suffered ankle and MCL injuries in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans. With Linder out, Tyler Shatley will be called on to take his reps in the meantime.
This is a Jaguars offense that really can’t afford any more injuries, and it’s struggling mightily against the Rams, notching just seven points in the first four quarters. It’s already down one starter on the offensive line from the beginning of the season in A.J. Cann, and the Jags have lost two of their top receivers with running back James Robinson also being limited by injuries.
This team needs Linder back in the lineup down the stretch if it has any hope of salvaging things offensively in Trevor Lawrence’s rookie season.