NFL News: Jaguars HC Doug Pederson provides important injury update on teammate Trevor Lawrence

The N.F.L season for the Jacksonville JaguarsAfter eight weeks, it has not met the expectations that were set before it started. The team led by Doug Pederson has only two wins, and a long list of injuries has made the Jaguars a weak team with little ambition. Prior to Week 9, it was the head coach himself who provided an important injury update on a key teammate of Trevor Lawrence.

Next weekend the Jaguars will face none other than the Philadelphia Eagles, with the strong possibility that Pederson‘s team may have a key player returning from injury.

The player in question is none other than the talented RB Travis Etiennewhich according to reporter Ian Rapoport through his X (formerly Twitter) account, will return to practice this week and could be available to the coaching staff ahead of the game against the Eagles.

“Jaguars coach Doug Pederson tells reporters he ‘feels good’ that RB Travis Etienne Jr., who is dealing with a hamstring injury, will be back this week,” Report stated via @RapSheet.

Travis Etienne Jr. #1 of the Jacksonville Jaguars controls the ball during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at EverBank Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Travis Etienne is sidelined due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the match Jacksonville Jaguars’35-16 loss to the Chicago Bears in London on October 13.

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The Jaguars are losing a key player in a trade

Just days before the trade deadline, the The management of the Jacksonville Jaguars decided to accept a trade for a key player in Trevor Lawrence’s offense, who will eventually land with the Minnesota Vikings.

The player is none other than left tackle Cam Robinsonwho, after some negotiations, will join the team led by Sam Darnold, which is developing as a serious contender in the conference.

“Trade: The #Vikings add a new left tackle and complete a trade with the #Jaguars to acquire LT Cam Robinson in exchange for draft pick compensation, according to me and @TomPelissero. An answer with Christian Darrisaw absent this season,’ said Rapport.

What’s next for the Jacksonville Jaguars?

With the main aim being to improve on their disappointing season so far, Trevor Lawrence and his teammates will face a series of upcoming games that will surely determine the direction of the franchise this year.

vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Nov. 3
vs. Minnesota Vikings, Nov. 10
vs. Detroit Lions, Nov. 17
vs. Houston Texans, December 1
vs. Tennessee Titans, Dec. 8