JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Quarterback Chad Henne has been named the starter for the Jacksonville Jaguars' preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, a move that puts Blake Bortles' future with the team in question.
Coach Doug Marrone made the announcement Wednesday evening after Henne and Bortles split reps with the first team over the past five practices. Marrone decided to have the two compete for the starting job after another lackluster performance by Bortles in last week's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Marrone also announced that Bortles will get first-ream reps against the Panthers.