The Jaguars need a new kicker.
Kicker Josh Lambo is likely done for the season after aggravating his gluteus medius muscle, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. It’s a worse version of the injury that caused him to miss four games this year, Rapoport added.
Lambo has connected on all five of his field goal attempts in 2020, including a 59-yarder in this past Sunday’s loss to the Texans. The sixth-year veteran has arguably been the most reliable kicker in the league since joining Jacksonville in 2017, connecting on 76 of 80 field goals.
With Lambo presumably headed to injured reserve — he’s already been on IR once so a second trip officially ends his season — the Jags have to find a replacement ASAP. Free agent Aldrick Rosas, who filled in for Lamb against the Bengals in Week 4 and made four of five field goals, was suspended four games on Oct. 31 for for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. The Jaguars have also employed veteran Stephen Hauschka and rookie Jonathan Brown this season, but the pair combined to make just 1 of 4 FGs.
Elsewhere on the roster, Jaguars receiver Laviska Shenault Jr., who left Sunday’s loss with a hamstring injury, has a chance to play Sunday against the Packers, Rapoport reported.
Here’s other news, injuries and transactions we’re tracking on Monday:
- Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell suffered a calf strain that will likely cause him to miss multiple weeks, Rapoport reported. The Pro Bowler will undergo more tests, but the injury doesn’t appear to be long term given that there are no structural issues, Rapoport added.
- Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol on Sunday, per Rapoport.
- Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy said running back David Montgomery is in the concussion protocol.
- The Cleveland Browns designated running back Nick Chubb, who’s been sidelined the past five weeks with a knee injury, to return from IR. The team is hopeful Chubb will be able to play against the Texans on Sunday, Rapoport reported.
- Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich said tight end Jack Doyle is in the concussion protocol and is unlikely to be cleared in tiem to play Thursday against the Titans.
- Denver Broncos rookie tight end Albert Okwuegbunam is out for the season after tearing his ACL, NFL Network’s James Palmer reported.
- Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said running back Christian McCaffrey is day to day after injuring his shoulder against the Chiefs. The All-Pro could miss time and his status for Week 10 against the Buccaneers is very much in doubt, per Rapoport.
- The Los Angeles Rams designated rookie safety Jordan Fuller (shoulder) for return from IR.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David hyperextended his knee in Sunday’s loss but should be fine going forward. Guard Ali Marpet is still in concussion protocol.
