Jaguars Injury Report Week 12: Latest Updates on Travis Etienne, Brenton Strange

The Jacksonville Jaguars enter Week 12 at 6‑4 and aim to build on momentum after last week’s strong showing. They head into a road matchup facing the Arizona Cardinals, who currently sit at 3‑7, presenting a key opportunity for the Jaguars to assert control in the AFC South and maintain an upward trajectory.

Here is the injury report for Jacksonville ahead of this Sunday’s game:

RB Travis Etienne

Shoulder

Even though Travis Etienne is listed with an unspecified designation, all signs point toward him suiting up on Sunday. Jacksonville expects him to handle the majority of the workload, and the offense is preparing as if he’ll be their centerpiece in both the run and pass game.

Etienne’s availability stabilizes a Jaguars backfield that has dealt with recent injuries and shifting rotations. His acceleration, vision, and explosiveness are essential to maintaining rhythm on early downs and opening up the passing game for Trevor Lawrence.

RB Bhayshul Tuten

Ankle

Bhayshul Tuten enters Week 12 completely healthy, a welcome development after he exited last week’s breakout performance with an injury scare. Jacksonville is thrilled to have him available, especially after the flashes he showed as both a runner and receiver.

Tuten provides the Jaguars with a complementary change-of-pace option behind Etienne, enabling the team to keep defenses off balance. His burst and physical running style add another reliable layer to the offensive game plan.

WR Brian Thomas Jr.

Ankle

Brian Thomas Jr. will miss his third straight game after suffering his Week 9 injury against the Raiders. His absence continues to remove a dynamic vertical element from Jacksonville’s offense.

Without Thomas, Lawrence will once again lean on Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington as his two primary targets. The passing game will continue to emphasize short and intermediate routes unless someone steps up to stretch the field the way Thomas did.

TE Brenton Strange

Hip

Brenton Strange has been designated for return and will play against Arizona, a massive boost for the Jaguars’ offense. Before going down, Strange had been Jacksonville’s most consistent receiving weapon, constantly finding soft spots in coverage and bailing Lawrence out in key moments.

His impact goes beyond catching passes. Strange is also one of the team’s most dependable blockers. His return restores versatility to Liam Coen’s offense, allowing heavier personnel groupings and better protection.

TE Hunter Long

Hip/Knee

Hunter Long remains out with the knee injury he suffered in Week 9. Jacksonville has missed his size and physicality, especially in two-tight end sets.

Fortunately for the Jaguars, Strange’s return softens Long’s loss. With Strange back in the rotation, the offense regains flexibility in the middle of the field.

OL Anton Harrison

Knee/Ankle

Anton Harrison’s continued absence is arguably the most devastating injury for Jacksonville this week. He had been one of the team’s most reliable and steady linemen before going down in Week 10.

Without Harrison, the Jaguars again face instability on the right side of the line, making both protection and run-blocking more challenging against Arizona’s defensive front.

OL Chuma Edoga

Personal (NIR)

Chuma Edoga missed Friday’s practice for personal reasons, but he is fully healthy and will play in Week 12. He is expected to start at right tackle in place of Harrison.

Edoga’s experience and athleticism give the Jaguars a capable fill-in, though expectations are high with the offensive line already under pressure to improve its recent play.

OL Wyatt Milum

Knee

Wyatt Milum has been limited throughout the week but is cleared to play. His availability is significant for an offensive line dealing with both injuries and inconsistency.

Milum offers rare positional flexibility for a rookie, as he can play guard or tackle on either side. That versatility could become crucial depending on how the game unfolds.

OL Patrick Mekari

Knee

Patrick Mekari was limited during the week but is set to start at right guard. His technique, consistency, and understanding of the offense help stabilize Jacksonville’s interior line.

Mekari also brings the ability to play every position up front, making him a safety net if another lineman goes down or if the team shuffles assignments mid-game.

LB Dennis Gardeck

Chest

Dennis Gardeck is healthy despite being limited all week. His high-energy playmaking ability, combined with his versatility to line up as a linebacker or an edge rusher, provides Jacksonville’s defense with a Swiss army knife schematically.

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With the Jaguars’ disappointing pass rushers now missing Walker, you can expect to see Gardeck being tasked with getting to the quarterback while playing against his former team.

LB Yasir Abdullah

Finger

Yasir Abdullah is out after missing practice all week. His absence removes one of Jacksonville’s stronger special teams contributors and a developing rotational linebacker.

Without Abdullah, the Jaguars may need to rely on defensive starters to cover special team responsibilities.

EDGE Travon Walker

Knee

Travon Walker will not play after sitting out the entire week with a knee injury. This is a major loss for Jacksonville as Walker has been essential to the Jaguars both as a run defender, but especially in the pass rush department.

According to PFSN’s Defense Impact Rankings, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ lowest graded weekly performance was week 5 against the Chiefs. That is the only other game Walker has missed this season.

DT Arik Armstead

Illness

Arik Armstead battled an illness midweek but is healthy and ready for action. He has reestablished himself as one of the league’s most effective interior pass rushers this season.

Armstead’s ability to penetrate the pocket and disrupt blocking schemes will be a key part of Jacksonville’s defensive strategy against Arizona.

CB Greg Newsome II

Ankle

Greg Newsome II was limited throughout the week but is expected to be good to go for Sunday. With Travis Hunter already done for the season, Newsome’s presence on the boundary is critical.

He and Montaric Brown form the Jaguars’ only true outside corner duo, making his availability essential to maintaining structure on the perimeter.

CB Jourdan Lewis

Neck

Jourdan Lewis is questionable after being limited in practice all week. He has missed three consecutive games since suffering his neck injury in Week 9.

When active, Lewis ranks among the league’s most reliable slot corners, and his potential return would dramatically strengthen Jacksonville’s coverage options inside.

CB Jarrian Jones

Quad

Jarrian Jones is also questionable after a week of limited practices. The rookie has impressed in Lewis’ absence, showing sharp instincts and fluid coverage ability in the slot.

If both Jones and Lewis are unable to play, Jacksonville would have only three healthy corners available, placing immense strain on the secondary and limiting scheme flexibility.

S Andrew Wingard

Back

Andrew Wingard worked through a back issue but is fully healthy entering Week 12. His experience and communication help anchor the deep secondary.

With Eric Murray on injured reserve, Wingard’s presence becomes even more important as Jacksonville tries to keep its defense stable on the back end.