Jaguars Suffer Tough Injury Blow as Second-Year RB Ruled Out for Camp
Summary
The Jacksonville Jaguars lost running back LeQuint Allen Jr. for the rest of their training camp due to a soft-tissue injury. This setback comes as the team tries to replace key player Travis Etienne Jr., who left for the New Orleans Saints.Key Facts
- The Jaguars finished last season with a 13-4 record and won the AFC South title.
- Travis Etienne Jr., who had over 1,100 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns last season, joined the New Orleans Saints this offseason.
- LeQuint Allen Jr., a second-year running back, got injured during Monday’s practice and will miss the rest of training camp.
- It is unclear if Allen will be ready for the regular season start.
- Allen was drafted in 2025 in the seventh round and had limited playing time last year.
- Allen is known for his skills in catching passes and protecting the quarterback, not just rushing.
- Other running backs, Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr., are competing for bigger roles in the Jaguars’ offense.
- Tuten, a fourth-round pick in 2025, had a promising rookie season and might get more chances now that Allen is injured.
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