It looks like the Jaguars might be bringing some extra firepower across the pond as they prepare to take on the Bears in the vibrant heart of London this Sunday. After sidelining with a nagging hamstring issue in the season opener, the electric tight end, Evan Engram, is warming up to make his grand comeback.
Engram on the Mend
Coach Doug Pederson, ever the maestro at orchestrating comebacks, shared some encouraging news in his latest press conference. Engram is inching closer to gracing the turf once again, and Jaguars fans couldn’t be more excited to have this gridiron gladiator back in action. Imagine Engram as a finely tuned engine, slowly revving up; he managed to sneak into practice last week, and the energy was palpable.
Eye on Week 5
“He got himself into practice a little bit,” Pederson said with a grin as wide as the Jacksonville skyline. “I would anticipate him doing more this week and seeing where he’s at at the end of the week. But I think the chances of him getting back in here this week are pretty good.” Will it be an all-smiles reunion for Engram and his teammates? Only time will tell.
Meanwhile, in the Running Back Department…
They say a running back’s work is never done, and for Travis Etienne, the bruises are badges of honor. On Sunday’s victorious clash against the Colts, Etienne found himself nursing a tender shoulder, reminiscent of a warrior resting after battle. “Yeah, he got popped on it yesterday pretty good,” remarked Pederson. One could say this was like trying to steer a stubborn mule—the pain kept him sidelined more than he’d like. But fret not, Jacksonville loyalists, Etienne is expected to bounce back, spear in hand, ready for his next encounter.
Our warrior had a modest display with 17 yards from only six carries, supplementing with an impactful six catches for 43 yards. Not the flashiest of stats, but when the going gets tough, the tough keep pounding.
Duvernay’s Dreadful Delay
Not all news carries a cheerful note. For Devin Duvernay, the gridiron might be further than just a stone’s throw away due to a nagging lower-body injury. Pederson implied time would heal this wound, but alas, the Jaguars may need to fortify their ranks with another playmaker in the interim.
As the Jaguars polish their armor and ready their swords for the London showdown, the anticipation is as thick as the morning fog over the Thames. Will Engram’s return be the catalyst for a new victorious chapter? Jaguars fans around the globe await with bated breath.
