Jags final Week 13 injury report: D.J. Chark set to return vs. Vikings
The Jacksonville Jaguars ruled five players out and three as questionable on their final injury report for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Of the players ruled out, two were starters on defense in nose tackle DaVon Hamilton (knee) and cornerback Sidney Jones IV (Achilles).
Hamilton, who injured his knee Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, was expected to be ruled out despite his injury not being as severe as it initially looked. He could be placed on injured reserve soon and it wouldn’t be shocking if it happened Saturday as the team could swap him out for nose tackle Abry Jones who is awaiting activation.
Jones, on the other hand, looked like he had a chance to play Sunday after being limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday. However, he was downgraded Friday and was listed as a non-participant. With him out, the Jags could start Tre Herndon and rookie Luq Barcoo on the perimeter as they did last week.
Linebackers Dakota Allen (hamstring) and Kamalei Correa (hamstring), and tight end Ben Ellefson were the other three players ruled out.
Starting right tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee) and starting safety Jarrod Wilson (shoulder) were two of the three ruled questionable alongside veteran receiver Chris Conley (hip). All three were limited Friday so a decision will be made on them Saturday when the team travels.
If Taylor can’t play, Will Richardson will get the nod at right tackle, while Andrew Wingard would likely be called on to start for Wilson. The Jags have options they could activate from their practice squad to make up for the loss of Conley like Terry Godwin and Josh Hammond.
The biggest takeaway from the final injury report was that receiver D.J. Chark Jr was left off of it. That means he’s set to return after missing Week 12’s game, which is a huge plus for veteran quarterback Mike Glennon.
