Jaguars RB Etienne out for season with left foot injury
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne is out for the season after injuring his left foot in Monday’s preseason loss at New Orleans.
The team said Tuesday that Etienne, a first-round draft pick from Clemson, has a Lisfranc injury. He was placed on injured reserve and is expected to have surgery as soon as possible.
Since Etienne was placed on IR before the final 53-man roster deadline next Tuesday, his season is over.
Losing Etienne is a significant setback for the Jaguars, who planned to use him to create mismatches in the slot and as a third-down back.
Jacksonville selected Etienne with the 25th overall pick in April’s draft and paired him with fellow Clemson star Trevor Lawrence.
Etienne is the Atlantic Coast Conference’s career leading rusher, tallying 4,952 yards in four seasons. He also set league records for rushing touchdowns (70), total touchdowns (78) and total points scored (468). He scored at least one touchdown in 46 of 55 career games.
Auburn defensive coordinator urges others to get vaccinated
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn defensive coordinator Derek Mason said he has tested positive for COVID-19, like head coach Bryan Harsin.
Mason said in a Twiter post that he is fully vaccinated and has recovered, urging others to get the shots. Harsin has declined to reveal whether he has had the vaccine.
“Having lost two family members to COVID last year as well as being the father of a daughter who is immunocompromised, I understand why I made the decision to vaccinate,” Mason said. “I can only speak for my own decision, but for those who are on the fence, I encourage you to look at ‘your why’ and consider protecting yourself, your loved ones and the healthcare workers who are working so tirelessly to save lives. I am thankful I did.”
Harsin, who tested positive on Aug. 19, is isolating at home for at least 10 days leading up to the opener Sept. 4 against Akron. He has declined to reveal whether he has received the vaccine. He said at Southeastern Conference media days that the Tigers were about 60% vaccinated, but added later that the number had improved since then. Harsin didn’t offer specific numbers.
Teams reaching the SEC recommended 85% vaccination threshold can stop regularly testing players, coaches and staff members regardless of their vaccination status.
– Wire reports