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Jaguars Rookie Bhayshul Tuten to Undergo Finger Surgery, Out Several Weeks

LeQuint Allen becomes the top backup behind Travis Etienne during Jacksonville's division race.

Overview

  • Tuten injured his finger during a 48-20 win over the Jets and left after logging one carry and a 16-yard touchdown catch.
  • He is slated for surgery and is expected to miss a few weeks with an anticipated return for the playoffs, according to multiple reports.
  • With Tuten sidelined, Allen moves up the depth chart, leaving Travis Etienne Jr. and Allen as the only running backs on the active roster.
  • Ja'Quinden Jackson remains on the practice squad, while Tuten has been the team's third-leading rusher with added work on kick returns.
  • Jacksonville is 10-4 and closes the regular season at Denver and at Indianapolis before a Week 18 home finale against Tennessee.