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Logic would suggest that Urban Meyer wouldn’t pop the hood on Jacksonville’s full scheme in preseason games against the Browns, Saints and Cowboys. But it’s not as if the opponents are emptying the playbook, either, and for the second consecutive game, it was painful to watch the first offense the Jaguars put on the field. The tempo was sluggish.

Related players: Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne

The story said Meyer's frustration maybe stems from not having better players than everyone else, like he's used to. The story added Lawrence still held the ball too long at times, the protection was faulty and the receivers couldn’t get separation. To make matters worse, first-round tailback Etienne left the game with a foot injury. He was in a boot Monday night, and ESPN reported Tuesday that Etienne is out indefinitely with a foot sprain. We reported earlier it's a potential Lisfranc injury.

Jaguars RB Travis Etienne, spotted on crutches after the game, suffered a Lisfranc injury.

Related players: James Robinson, Carlos Hyde

Etienne will have further tests today, source said to Rapoport. Rapoport went on to say X-Rays were negative so the belief is it’s just a sprain but the exams Tuesday will determine how long he’s out. Robinson should at least get a huge short-term boost here and it's worth monitoring to see of Etienne's injury is the type that's going to keep him out several weeks.

Listen to Urban Meyer talk about how the offense missed "juice" without D.J. Chark.

The good news for the Jags is Chark was seen at practice with a helmet. As Shipley said, it would be a big return to an offense that missed his speed.

Laquon Treadwell has been among the Jaguars' most-consistent wide receivers thus far in camp. Every day walking off the practice field there has been talk of a Treadwell catch or touchdown that got fans and his teammates cheering.

Related players: D.J. Chark, Marvin Jones, Laviska Shenault

Treadwell, a first-round selection by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2016 NFL Draft, had a standout collegiate career at the University of Mississippi – but was not as productive as he wanted in four seasons in Minnesota and last season with the Atlanta Falcons. At best, he could end up as the team's WR4 heading into the season, which means he'd be a possible injury away from significant time. It will need more time to sort itself out, but Treadwell is perhaps a name to keep in mind.

Jaguars WR D.J. Chark underwent surgery for a hairline fracture in his finger, but is expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Texans.

Chark missed the last two practices with the injury and had a metal plate inserted in his finger. Early signs in camp are that Chark showed up in great shape and is ready to bounce back from a disappointing 2020 season on what is a contract year for Chark. Chark currently comes in at No. 48 in our half-PPR rankings, not far behind teammate Laviska Shenault (No. 44).

Jaguars are giving former Lions' WR Marvin Jones a two-year, $14.5 million deal, including $9.2 million fully guaranteed, per source.

I figured Jones would sign with a contender, not with a team in rebuilding mode, but money talks, and the Jaguars have a lot to spend. Even at 31, Jones is a solid weapon for (likely) future No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence. He posted 76-978-9 last season, and benefited from the extended absence of Kenny Golladay. In Jacksonville, he'll join a receiving corps that already features D.J. Chark and Laviska Shenault. The Jaguars also added Phillip Dorsett yesterday. Fantasy-wise Jones will be in the WR4/WR5 mix as a low-volume threat in the Jacksonville passing game.

Former Seahawks' RB Carlos Hyde reached agreement with the Jaguars on a two-year, $6 million deal, per source.

Carlos Hyde will join James Robinson in the Jaguars' backfield on a two-year deal worth $6 million. He's reunited with former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer.

Marvin Jones wants a chance to win a championship, and with the Detroit Lions entering rebuilding mode, that makes a return to Detroit unlikely when Jones hits free agency next month.

Jones said Thursday on SiriusXM NFL radio that “nothing’s off the table” as far as where he plays next season, but that a chance to win a Super Bowl is high on his list of priorities.

“At this point in my career, that’s what I want,” Jones said.

As an unrestricted free agent, it appears Marvin Jones is seeking employment outside of Detroit. He posted a respectable 76-978-9 line in the Lions' anemic offense in 2020, and should garner some looks when free agency opens on March 17.