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Report: Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew expected to be inactive Week 9

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 11/1/20

The Jacksonville Jaguars will have to rely on their backup quarterback next weekend against the Houston Texans.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Gardner Minshew is expected to be inactive during Week 9 against Houston as he's dealing with multiple fractures and a strained ligament in his right thumb.

Veteran Mike Glennon and rookie Jake Luton will compete for the starting job in practice, Rapoport adds.

Sources: #Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew is expected to be inactive for next week’s game vs the #Texans. Mike Glennon and rookie Jake Luton were told to be ready to compete in practice. One will start, the other will back up against Houston.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2020

Minshew has reportedly had discomfort in his thumb since early October, but Jacksonville wasn't aware of the injury until this week.

The 24-year-old's struggles could be linked to the injury. His slump has resulted in Doug Marrone saying it's possible Minshew could be benched in the future as his squad sits at the bottom of the AFC South standings with a 1-6 record.

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