Jags’ rookie sensation Travis Etienne likely out for the season
It couldn’t have gone much worse for Urban Meyer and his Jacksonville Jaguars last night.
After being comprehensively beaten by the New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville received news it feared most.
First-round running back Travis Etienne will likely miss for the entirety of his rookie season. The Clemson product suffered a mid-foot injury during the game, scans later revealing he suffered the dreaded Lisfranc injury, meaning Etienne will require surgery.
Jacksonville haven’t officially ruled Etienne out for the season but according to multiple reports, his rookie year will be over before it has even begun.
A lisfranc injury causes severe pain to the foot and ensures weight bearing is impossible. Patients are generally required to wear a cast or moon boot for 6-12 weeks post-surgery.
The Jaguars do have cover at running back with sophomore sensation James Robinson set to be utilized as a bell cow for Darrell Bevell’s inexperienced offense.
Jacksonville had a night to forget in New Orleans. Despite the closeness of the eventual scoreline, this was a mismatch across all three phases.
Trevor Lawrence and Gardner Minshew combined for 0 touchdowns and one interception, while the defense — which sorely missed star DE Josh Allen — failed to stop Jameis Winston through the air at any point.
Solace for Jacksonville came in the form of third-string quarterback C.J. Beathard who threw two late touchdowns in a relatively promising display.