Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles wasn't on the sidelines today as his team took on the Texans, as he is unable to travel per doctor's orders in the wake of surgery to repair his collarbone. Instead, as Gardner Minshew II takes over, Foles will watch from home.

But at the least, the belief is that the former big free-agent pickup will be back under center as soon as the rules allow. He is out for at least eight weeks on injured reserve and eligible to return for the Week 11 game against the Colts, and sources say that is the target date for him to be back.

As for the shoulder, Foles had a plate and screws utilized while fixing the clavicle to ensure long-term health, and a source said it was a clean, straight-forward break. In preparation for his return, Foles will have multiple scans before setting foot on the field, with all parties wary of a re-break. Assuming everything heals properly, he'll begin practicing the week before the Houston game in Week 9, then have the bye, then be back Week 11.

According to multiple reports, the Jaguars have acquired Josh Dobbs in a trade with the Steelers. The Steelers will receive a 2020 fifth-round pick in return.

Dobbs was a 2017 fourth-round pick in Pittsburgh and spent last season as the primary backup to Ben Roethlisberger, but slipped to third on the depth chart behind Mason Rudolph this year. He was 6-of-12 for 43 yards and an interception while making five appearances in 2018.

Related players: Gardner Minshew

Minshew took over when Foles was injured on Sunday and will move forward as the starter against the Texans in Week 2 with Dobbs as the backup. Foles is on IR but can't return for eight weeks.

While Jaguars expect Nick Foles to be out a stretch, they feel comfortable for now with rookie Gardner Minshew as starting QB and believed he proved why after Foles was hurt.

Mortensen added it doesn’t rule out getting some experience to secure the position but Minshew is the starter. Minshaw threw for 275 yards and two TDs and was an impressive 22-for-25 playing from behind against the Chiefs.

Less than a quarter into his first season as a Jacksonville Jaguar, Nick Foles' day was done, and his status for the rest of the season is up in the air.

Foles suffered a broken left clavicle in his Jaguars debut, coach Doug Marrone told reporters after their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. There is no timetable for his return.

Related players: Gardner Minshew

Minshew took over and put up some fantasy numbers with the Jags trailing big. He went 22-for-25 for 275 yards, a TD and an interception. He'll likely be the starter in Week 2 but the Jags will also need to bring in another QB. It has to be considered a downgrade for the Jag WRs, although DJ Chark and Dede Westbrook each had a TD. Perhaps the team leans more on the run game with Leonard Fournette.

Quarterback Nick Foles' debut for the Jacksonville Jaguars lasted less than a quarter.

Foles suffered a left-shoulder injury when Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones drove him into the ground after Foles released the ball on a 35-yard touchdown pass to DJ Chark. He left the sideline for X-rays and was ruled out of the game shortly after.

Related players: Gardner Minshew

Foles returned to the Jaguars' sideline in the second half with his arm in a sling. Reports say he was in a lot of pain on the sideline, so owners should probably plan for a multiple week injury. Minshew took over for Foles but the team will need to add another QB.