Jaguars injuries: Jamal Agnew questionable to return vs. Panthers with ankle injury
• Agnew left the Panthers bout with a knee injury and is questionable
The Jacksonville Jaguars are off to a good start against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. Already, tight end Evan Engram got his 100th catch of the season. Similarly, outside linebacker Josh Allen first tied and later broke defensive end Calais Campbell's franchise record for sacks in a season with 14.5. However, not everything is sunshine and rainbows for the Jags. The return specialist has been ruled questionable to return with an ankle injury.
WR Jamal Agnew has an ankle injury and his return is questionable.
— JaguarsPR (@JaguarsPR) December 31, 2023
Per Michael DiRocco of ESPN, Agnew was visibly frustrated after getting hurt, throwing his helmet to the ground. Agnew has dealt with several injuries his season, missing five games. He caught a 48-yard pass from C.J. Beathard, who's starting in place of Trevor Lawrence, and got hurt afterward.
Jamal Agnew very upset. Tossed his helmet to the ground before going into the medical tent. They were working on his lower left leg. He was limping pretty badly.
— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) December 31, 2023
Earlier this year, Agnew landed on Injured Reserve with shoulder and rib injuries. The return specialist has hauled in 12 receptions for 172 yards with one touchdown this season. He's averaged 26.1 yards on kick returns and 10.6 on punt returns. During his absence, the Jaguars could lean on either rookie wide receiver Parker Washington or running back D'Ernest Johnson in returns. Here's Agnew's 48-yard gain.
No Trevor Lawrence for the @Jaguars ? No problem.
— NFL UK (@NFLUK) December 31, 2023
C. J. Beathard bomb to Jamal Agnew 💣 pic.twitter.com/7XYdc9Pdcl
The Jaguars are hittin their stride vs. the Panthers, still plenty of time left
The Jaguars are currently leading the Panthers 9-0. Although they haven't scored a touchdown, they're dominating on both sides of the ball. The offense has registered eight first downs and 166 total yards while the defense has held Carolina scoreless throughout the game.
On top of that, they've sacked Bryce Young four times. Josh Allen got two takedowns, while Trevor Walker and Roy Robertson-Harris got one each.
Heading into halftime, the Jaguars seem to be in control of the game. However, they cannot afford to take their foot off the gas pedal if they want to at last get back in the win column, and remain in playoff contention.
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