Jaguars defensive tackle Jay Tufele is slated to miss a “few weeks,” according to head coach Urban Meyer at this morning’s press conference following the team’s bye week.
Tufele would break his hand prior to the team’s contest against the Miami Dolphins last week. Now, the rookie fourth-round selection has undergone surgery, and won’t be back for a little while after finally becoming active for the first time this season against the Tennessee Titans.
For the Jaguars, Tufele becomes the latest rookie to miss time this season. The team lost first-round RB Travis Etienne for the year after the rookie was injured during the team’s second preseason game, forcing him to undergo surgery on his foot.