Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. is “unlikely” to play in Week 7 when Jacksonville hosts the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium in London, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Jacksonville head coach Doug Pederson said Friday that Etienne was “progressing” in his recovery from a hamstring injury suffered last week against the Chicago Bears, suggesting his availability against New England would be a game-time decision.
The update followed Pederson calling Etienne “week-to-week” due to his injury on Monday.
Etienne has logged 230 yards and two touchdowns over 56 rushing attempts this season and added 91 yards over 16 receptions.
Jacksonville’s second first-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft, Etienne has rushed 543 times for 2,363 yards and 18 touchdowns and caught 109 passes for 883 yards and one touchdown in his 40-game Jaguars career.
Tank Bigsby will likely start in place of Etienne at running back against the Patriots on Sunday. Bigsby has rushed for 297 yards and two touchdowns over 41 rushing attempts this season.