Coming off of their dominant 48-20 victory over the New York Jets, Jaguar fans were in the midst of celebrating the franchise’s first 10-win season since 2017, when news dropped that another injury had befallen the Jaguars’ rookie class.
Running back Bhayshul Tuten exited Sunday’s game during the second half after rushing for seven yards on one carry and scoring on a 16-yard second-quarter reception.
Throughout 2025, Tuten has rushed for 78 carries for 284 yards, a 3.6-yard per carry average, while scoring four rushing touchdowns with one fumble lost. He also brought in another two receiving touchdowns on 10 receptions for 79 yards, in relief of starter Travis Etienne.
With the report noting that Bhayshul is expected to return from the finger surgery recovery by the playoffs, the team could opt to primarily lean on rookie LeQuint Allen Jr. in the interim, while possibly calling up preseason favorite Ja’Quinden Jackson from the practice squad. It also wouldn’t be a shock were the team to decide to bring in another back as an alternative option. No matter what they decide, based on this report, Tuten’s explosiveness and versatility will not be on display on Sunday in Denver at the very least.
With Tuten’s recent injury, Jacksonville’s rookie class currently reflects:
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