The Jacksonville Jaguars have ruled out safety Antonio Johnson for Sunday’s Week 8 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Johnson (ankle) did not practice Friday.
Johnson initially suffered his ankle injury in the second quarter of the team’s Week 6 London matchup against the Houston Texans. His absence clearly puts more pressure on a safety room that has already dealt with attrition earlier this season with Eric Murray, who dealt with a Week 4 concussion that kept him out of Week 5. Those injuries
in weeks 5 and 6 resulted in Kaevon Merriweather playing increased snaps on defense:
- Week 5: 21 defensive snaps (33.9%) and 12 special teams snaps (44.4%)
- Week 6: 43 defensive snaps (68.3%) and 9 special teams snaps (31.0%)
Receiver Room Limited
In addition to the Johnson update, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (hamstring/ankle) also did not practice on Friday and is listed as questionable, though he spoke withFlorida Times Union’s Demetrius Harvey following practice advising that he “felt okay.”
Meyers was listed on Wednesday and Thursday’s injury report as a limited participant with only a hamstring issue, before sitting out Friday’s session with an additional ankle that would have, presumably occurred on Thursday. His status could come down to game day, with rain and a wet field in the forecast for Sunday.
Healthy Otherwise
Running back LeQuint Allen Jr. (hamstring), defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (ankle), linebacker Jahlani Tavai (hamstring), and long snapper Ross Matiscik (shoulder) were all limited on Friday and carry no game injury designation. Additionally, cornerback Montaric Brown (hamstring), defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle), and tight end Brenton Strange (eye) were each full participats and expected to play.
No Week 7 IR Updates
Notably, there has been no update on the 21-Day windows being opened for offensive lineman Patrick Mekari (back), rotational edge BJ Green (elbow), or rookie defensive end Zach Durfee (upper body). Each player has been on the injured reserve for at least four weeks with the potential to return, as the team comes off the Week 7 bye week.
Colts Injuries
The Colts, on Friday, ruled out wide receiver and starting punt returner Anthony Gould (concussion). Gould is out even though he practiced fully Thursday and Friday. Additionally, starting slot cornerback Justin Walley (knee) is out Sunday after not practicing all week. Starting linebacker Bryce Boettcher (groin) and tight end Drew Ogletree (knee) are both questionable. Boettcher has not practiced all week.
