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Jags rule Brandon Linder out vs. Titans, 4 others ruled questionable

The Jags will have to take on the Titans without one of their team captains Sunday, as he was the only player ruled out so far.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without at least one starter this Sunday as center Brandon Linder was ruled out on Week 14’s final injury report. The decision came after the veteran sustained an ankle injury against the Minnesota Vikings that sidelined him during practice this week.

With Linder out, Tyler Shatley will get to start in the veteran’s place. With him being inserted into the lineup once again, Sunday’s game will mark Shatley’s seventh start of 2020.

The Jags also ruled four players questionable for Sunday’s meeting against the Tennessee Titans. Those players were tight end Tyler Eifert (shoulder), linebacker Kamalei Correa (hamstring), and cornerbacks Greg Mabin (hamstring) and Sidney Jones IV (Achilles).

Of the four, the most significant absences could be those of Jones and Correa as they are starters. Jones has missed the Jags’ last three games with his injury, which has been a huge blow to the Jags’ already wounded secondary. As their best cornerback, his addition would be huge for the Jags as they take on the receiver tandem of A.J. Brown and Corey Davis Sunday.

If Jones can’t go, they could stick with the pairing of Tre Herndon and Luq Barcoo on the outside.

Correa’s return would be huge, too, as he’s a former Titan who knows their personnel well. Since making a trade for him in October, Correa has started in six games for the Jags, dating back to Week 6 against the Detroit Lions.

Jaguars Wednesday injury report: Center Brandon Linder sits out of practice

OL Brandon Linder missed Wednesday’s practice for the Jags as he continues to recover from the ankle injury he sustained against Minnesota.

The Jacksonville Jaguars only had two players to sit out of Wednesday’s practice, both of which were on offense in tight end Tyler Eifert (shoulder/ day off) and center Brandon Linder (ankle). The other seven players who were listed all practiced on a limited basis.

Linder was expected to miss Wednesday’s practice as coach Doug Marrone revealed the news earlier in the day. His absence comes after he exited Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings early with the ankle injury he’s listed for.

When looking at those who were limited, there were several notable names in the group. On offense, receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (thumb) and running back James Robinson (knee) were the biggest names. Like Linder, Shenault exited Sunday’s with his injury but Doug Marrone revealed that his X-Ray came back negative on Monday.

On defense, cornerback Sidney Jones IV (Achilles) continued to be limited. He had the same status for most of last week’s practices aside from Friday (didn’t participate) and was ruled out for Week 13’s game against the Vikings. Hopefully, this week will lead to his return as the Jags could use some experience in their secondary.

Lastly, linebackers Dakota Allen (hamstring) and Kamalei Correa (hamstring) made progress from last week as neither participated leading up to Week 13’s game. With both starting the week limited, there is a chance they both could be back Sunday, giving the linebacking corps back one of its starters and reserves.

Notre Dame in the NFL: Highlights and photos of week 13 action

A look back at some of the standout performances from former Notre Dame stars in the NFL during week 13.

The NFL got back to a normal schedule this week, well, sort of. The weeks finale was played on Tuesday night, a contest that featured former Notre Dame stars Jaylon Smith and Miles Boykin. The Dallas Cowboys linebacker and Baltimore Raven wide receiver once again made their presences felt, like many other Irish stars of the past. Here’s a look at some of the best performances from players in the NFL that used to call South Bend their home.

Notre Dame in NFL: Week 12 highlights and photo’s

A look back at the best performances from former Notre Dame Football stars during week 12 of the NFL.

Every week former Notre Dame football players apply what they learned in South Bend and use it to perform in the NFL. Each week, we look back at the best performances from Irish alum and bring you highlights and photo’s of the action. This week was a bit odd as the final game was played this afternoon, but there were still plenty of big time plays from Notre Dame stars in The League.

Jags Week 12 injury report: CB Sidney Jones, WR D.J. Chark amongst notables ruled out vs. Browns

The Jacksonville Jaguars ruled four players out for Week 12’s game against the Cleveland Browns, many of which were starters. On offense the starting players ruled out were receiver D.J. Chark (ribs) and guard Andrew Norwell (forearm). Receiver …

The Jacksonville Jaguars ruled four players out for Week 12’s game against the Cleveland Browns, many of which were starters. On offense the starting players ruled out were receiver D.J. Chark (ribs) and guard Andrew Norwell (forearm). Receiver Chris Conley (hip) will also be joining them after not practicing Friday.

On defense, starting cornerback Sidney Jones IV (Achilles) was the lone player ruled out, leaving Tre Herndon as the Jags’ lone starter at the position.

Chark, Norwell, and Conley surfaced on the injury report after last Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Norwell was expected to miss Week 12’s game as Doug Marrone informed the media that the veteran’s injury would take some time to recover from earlier in the week. Tyler Shatley or rookie Ben Bartch will replace him in the lineup after both registering starts already this season.

Jones’ injury leaves the Jags in a tough predicament because they just placed cornerbacks C.J. Henderson, D.J. Hayden, and Chris Claybrooks on injured reserve. As a result, they are in a situation where they may have to start rookies Luq Barcoo and Josiah Scott Sunday against the Browns. It would mark the first starts for both players, unless the Jags go with veteran Greg Mabin, who was picked up off waivers this week.

The Jags also had two players surface as questionable on the final injury report in running back Dare Ogunbowale (hand) and quarterback Gardner Minshew II (thumb). Minshew will likely be inactive Sunday as he continues to recover from his injury.

As for the other changes on the injury report, receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (hamstring) and safety Jarrod Wilson (shoulder) were upgraded to full participation while Aaron Lynch (shoulder) was limited as a late addition.

Shenault’s status in particular is huge news as he’s missed the Jags’ last two games. With Conley and Chark out, he will see ample opportunities on the perimeter and has a chance to turn in a strong game when considering the status of Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (calf strain), who was ruled out this week.

Notre Dame in NFL: Highlight’s and photo’s of Week 11 action

Take a look at the best performances from Notre Dame Football alumni in the NFL during Week 11 action.

Another week in the NFL, another touchdown for Chase Claypool. He was among the best former Irish performers during the NFL’s Week 11. Take a look at Notre Dame Football’s past stars efforts this past week in The League.

Notre Dame in the NFL: Highlights and photo’s from Week 10 action

Highlights and photo’s from the best performances from Notre Dame alumni in the NFL’s Week 10 action.

Each week there are plenty of Notre Dame alumni in the NFL, with over 30 former Irish alum playing on Thursday, Sunday, and Monday night games.

Here is a recap of who (Chase Claypool, Harrison Smith, Romeo Okwara) stood out, with both videos and pictures of their performances.

More former College Wire players — NFL Week 10 Action:

Alabama / Auburn / Florida / LSU / Tenn. / UGA // Mich. / Mich St. / Ohio State / Wisc. // Okla. / Texas // ND // USC

Jags final Week 10 injury report: Shenault ruled out, Linder ruled questionable

The Jags will be without star rookie receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. for the first time this season as he’s dealing with a hamstring injury.

The Jacksonville Jaguars might be without several key contributors when they travel to Lambeau Field. We already reported the news that Week 9 starting defensive tackle Doug Costin (concussion) would be out and the final injury report revealed that star rookie receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (hamstring) would be joining him.

The Jags also officially ruled out quarterback Gardner Minshew II (thumb), running back Devine Ozigbo (hamstring), and linebacker Dakota Allen (ankle), all of whom were expected to miss Sunday’s game against Green Bay after not practicing.

The Jags also ruled center Brandon Linder (back) and safety Josh Jones (chest) as questionable. If either or one can’t go the Jags would have to start Tyler Shatley in Linder’s place and possibly rookie Daniel Thomas in Jones’ place. The Jags could also start Andrew Wingard in Jones’ place, too, if he’s activated to the active roster off injured reserve.

With Costin out, the Jags will likely go back to the player who he replaced Week 9 as a starter in Taven Bryan. As for Shenault, the Jags will now have DJ Chark Jr., Chris Conley, Keelan Cole, and Collin Johnson as their top-4 receivers. If the Jags want to call up a player from the practice squad to give them a fifth receiver Trey Quinn, Terry Godwin, and rookie Josh Hammond are available.

Of course, starting in Minshew’s place for the second consecutive week will be rookie Jake Luton. He had a pretty respectable showing in his debut against the Houston Texans garnering a 68.4% completion rate (26-of-38) for 304 yards, a touchdown, and a pick.

 

Jaguars vs. Packers injury report for Thursday: Wingard upgraded to full participation

The Jags could be on their way to getting Andrew Wingard back, who is one of their best special teamers.

The Jacksonville Jaguars had a few changes to their injury report with the most notable occurring for tight end Tyler Eifert (neck) and safety Andrew Wingard (core muscle), who were both upgraded to full participation.

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Center Brandon Linder (back), was also upgraded from non-participation on Wednesday to limited while receiver DJ Chark and left tackle Cam Robinson were added to the report for an illness (not COVID-19 related) and knee injury, respectively. However, it’s worth noting that the Jags put Robinson on the injury report late last week for the same reason, but he was still able to suit up against Houston.

Wingard’s name has been the most important to watch because all of the other aforementioned names are expected to play, while his situation is to be determined. After going on injured reserve before Week 6’s game against the Detroit Lions, he was designated to return yesterday, which means the Jags have 20 days to activate him. With him going from limited to full participation, it appears that may be in the Jags’ plans before they head up to Green Bay to battle the Packers.

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Jags final injury report: Gardner Minshew officially ruled out vs. Texans with 2 others

The Jags will be relatively healthy coming off their bye aside from not having their QB1 in Gardner Minshew II.

The Jacksonville Jaguars had three starting offensive linemen on their injury report Thursday, but none of them surfaced on the final injury report for Week 9’s game against the Houston Texans. In fact, there were only four players on it, and as expected, one of them was Gardner Minshew II, who was ruled OUT with a significant thumb injury.

Linebacker Dakota Allen (ankle) and running back Devine Ozigbo (hamstring) were ruled OUT alongside him while rookie linebacker Shaq Quarterman (knee) was ruled questionable.

Minshew was pretty much doubtful to play Week 9 against the Texans since his injury was revealed last week. Knowing his situation, the Jags had Jake Luton take the bulk of the starting reps in practice this week, which points to him starting Sunday.

As for Quarterman, he was a new addition to the injury report Friday and his injury made him a non-participant. That said, his injury may have been one sustained in practice Friday.

Another new addition to the injury report was receiver Keelan Cole (back), who was listed as limited. He wasn’t listed in the status column though, and that’s a good thing because he leads the Jags in receiving with 28 catches for 374 receiving yards, and three touchdowns.

As for Allen and Ozigbo, they are somewhat in the same boat. Both sustained (or re-aggravated) their injuries Week 7 against the Los Angeles Chargers and exited the game early as a result. Coming into that game Allen was listed with a foot injury on the injury report while Ozigbo was returning from injured reserve after missing all of the Jags’ 2020 games with his hamstring injury.

As for the notable changes made to the injury report, offensive tackle Cam Robinson (knee) was upgraded to limited on the offensive side. On defense, safety Brandon Watson was upgraded from limited to full.