The Jaguars might be shorthanded to complete the marketing campaign on the tight finish spot. Evan Engram is coping with a torn labrum, and head coach Doug Pederson introduced on Friday that he would require season-ending surgical procedure.
Engram missed time early within the season attributable to a hamstring damage, however since returning he has operated as a key determine in Jacksonville’s passing assault. The 30-year-old has acquired seven or extra targets 5 instances in his 9 video games performed in 2024, and his absence might be felt down the stretch. The Jags are already with out beginning quarterback Trevor Lawrence and No. 1 receiver Christian Kirk.
Jacksonville sits at 3-10 on the yr, and a postseason berth will not be doable in consequence. Given the place the crew stands, the blow of dropping Engram for the ultimate 4 video games of the marketing campaign is not going to be as notable as if a playoff push was going down. ESPN’s Michael DiRocco notes the severity of Engram’s damage was found this week when extra testing came about. His consideration will now flip to restoration.
One yr stays on Engram’s contract, and he’s owed a $14.75M base wage for 2025. $1.5M of that whole is ready to vest early within the new league yr, so a choice will should be made on the crew’s half earlier than that time relating to any potential restructure or an extension. Engram has confirmed to be a worthwhile acquisition since his arrival in Duval County in 2022, highlighted by his career-best outing final season. The previous Large posted new private highs in receptions (114) and yards (963), incomes his second profession Professional Bowl nod in consequence. Expectations will stay excessive for him supplied he stays with the Jags for subsequent yr.
Within the meantime, Jacksonville’s Mac Jones-led offense will transfer ahead with Brenton Unusual, Josiah Deguara and Luke Farrell on the tight finish spot. The crew has matchups in opposition to the Jets, Raiders, Titans and Colts to shut out the marketing campaign, one which might see modifications made on the sidelines and/or within the entrance workplace relying partially on how the season’s remaining stage performs out.
