Overview
- Jacksonville placed Jourdan Lewis on injured reserve after he suffered a foot injury in Denver and is set for season-ending surgery, per team announcement and NFL Network.
- The Jaguars signed veteran cornerback Keith Taylor to the active roster and plan to give nickel snaps primarily to Jarrian Jones with Greg Newsome II, Montaric Brown and Christian Braswell in support.
- Head coach Liam Coen declined to outline a recovery timeline, calling Lewis a key communicator who will continue mentoring teammates off the field.
- Indianapolis placed defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on season-ending injured reserve with a neck issue that will require a procedure next week, the team said.
- Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner practiced fully Friday, is listed as questionable, and is expected by coach Shane Steichen to play Sunday against Jacksonville, which has clinched a playoff berth and can secure the AFC South with help.