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Travis Etienne of the Jacksonville Jaguars is currently day-to-day due to a hamstring injury that caused him to miss Week 7. Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson indicated that while Etienne has been practicing well, his availability for the upcoming game against the Packers will depend on his performance in practice. Additionally, there are indications that Etienne's workload may be reduced in the 2024 season as the team looks to involve backup running backs more.
- Etienne is day-to-day and may return soon if he can practice without setbacks.
- Tank Bigsby performed well in Etienne's absence, which may affect Etienne's touches moving forward.
- Coaching staff plans to reduce Etienne's workload to maintain his health throughout the season.
Travis Etienne | RB
Injury
Pickup
Week 8
- Considered day-to-day with a hamstring injury.
- Missed Week 7 but had a good week of practice leading up to Week 8.
- Potentially facing a reduced workload in 2024.
Tank Bigsby | RB
Breakout
Pickup
Week 7
20 carries
100 rush yards
- Thrived in the lead role during Etienne's absence, recording over 100 rushing yards against the Patriots.
- Expected to have a bigger impact in the 2024 season.
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Coaching staff is focusing on managing player workloads to maintain health.
- Depth running backs are expected to play a larger role in the offense moving forward.