Travis Etienne Jr. injury update: Jaguars HC reveals RB's status for Week 9 clash

Travis Etienne Jr. hasn't played for the Jacksonville Jaguars since losing to the Chicago Bears. The Clemson Tigers product is dealing with a hamstring injury.

Before the Jaguars' Week 9 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, let's look at what Doug Pederson had to say about Etienne Jr.'s potential return date.

Travis Etienne Jr. injury update

According to Ian Rapoport, Doug Pederson told reporters that he "feels good" and that running back Travis Etienne Jr., who is dealing with a hamstring injury, will return this week. The Jaguars are playing against the Philadelphia Eagles this week, so Etienne Jr.'s return to action couldn't have come at a better time.

The Jaguars dealt with many injuries in their Week 8 loss to the Green Bay Packers. According to USA Today, the team suffered as many as eight injuries to starters in a close loss to the Packers.

The players affected are cornerback Ronald Darby (hip), wide receiver Gabe Davis (shoulder), right guard Brandon Scherff (knee), left guard Ezra Cleveland (ankle), wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) and wide Christian Kirk (shoulder).

How has Travis Etienne Jr. performed this season?

Travis Etienne Jr. is having a down year in the 2024 NFL season. The versatile running back has amassed a stat line of 56 carries, 230 receiving yards, and two touchdowns in six games. At this stage, it looks unlikely he'll record his third consecutive 1,000+ rushing yards season for the Jags.

Etienne Jr. was having a difficult game against the Chicago Bears before he suffered a hamstring injury. He compiled a forgettable stat line of three carries, -1 rushing yard and zero TDs. He left in the second quarter of the defeat.

Tank Bigsby stepped up to mitigate the effects of Etienne Jr.'s difficult season. Bigsby had 493 rushing yards and four TDS and is regarded as one of the best young RBs in the league. Let's see how Pederson shuffles the backfield against the Eagles in Week 9.