The Facts:
Jones-Drew won't be in uniform when the Jacksonville Jaguars meet the Green Bay Packersnext Sunday. The star running back was ruled out by HC Mike Mularkey on Monday, a day after he suffered a foot injury in Jacksonville's 26-23 overtime loss to the Oakland Raiders.
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Jones-Drew was carted to the locker room after getting injured on a 3-yard run on the first play from scrimmage. He was later seen on crutches on the Jaguars sideline. Jones-Drew downplayed the injury after the game, saying he "just got rolled up." Mularkey didn't provide any further timetable on Jones-Drew, but said there was a chance the team could sign a running back this week -- although Rashad Jennings will draw the start. The coach had more promising news on quarterback Blaine Gabbert, who also exited Sunday's game after suffering a left shoulder injury. Mularkey said says "there's a good chance (Gabbert will) be able to play this week. ..." Stay tuned. More to come.
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