The Jaguars may be heading into Thursday night without one of their key backs, and Bhayshul Tuten’s Week 9 status looks increasingly cloudy.
Jacksonville is preparing for its matchup with the Baltimore Ravens knowing Baltimore will be missing both Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley at quarterback, but the Jaguars have their own situation to watch closely. Tuten, who was unable to practice Monday or Tuesday, was again listed as a non-participant on Wednesday because of an ankle/foot issue.
That leaves his availability very much up in the air for Thursday Night Football.
Tuten did finish Week 8 against the Indianapolis Colts, but there’s now real doubt about whether he’ll be able to suit up on the short week. The Jaguars are still calling him questionable, yet after three straight days without practice, it would not be surprising if he ends up sitting out.
He has not been ruled out, so there is still a path for him to play if he feels good enough by Thursday. Even so, his status is shaky enough that Jacksonville has to be ready for the possibility that he won’t be available.
If Tuten can’t go, the Jaguars would turn to Chris Rodriguez Jr., LeQuint Allen, and Ameer Abdullah at running back, with Rodriguez likely handling the bulk of the touches.
Jacksonville enters the game at 5-2 and in control of the AFC South. A win, along with losses by the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts, would be a major boost in the division race.
For now, though, the biggest question on the Jaguars’ side is whether Tuten can make it through the week and be ready for kickoff. Right now, the signs are not encouraging.
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