Jaguars came under hot water when their linebacker Foye Oluokun suffered plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the tissue in the foot during the Week 3 game against the Bills. And their 47-10 loss, turned even more bitter, with the player’s exit from the gridiron. However, fast forward to today, there is an injury update!

Oluokun was already ruled out for Sunday’s face-off against the Texans, but now it seems he might miss some more games! As per NFL Insider Tom Pelissero’s X post, “The Jaguars have now placed LB Foye Oluokun on injured reserve. He’s out at least four games.” While the IR will keep the player away from the gridiron for at least the next four games, will he make a comeback anytime soon?

The earliest Oluokun could play is in Week 8 against the Packers. This injury couldn’t have come at a worse time for a team struggling to find its rhythm, as they currently stand at 0-3 after a disheartening loss to the Bills. And that’s not all!

The LB’s absence will surely impact the team with a noticeable gap in their defense. However, his exiting the field has given Ventrell Miller a chance to show his skills in the starting role. But will he be able to fill those big shoes?

How will Foye Oluokun’s absence affect the Jaguars?

Jaguars LB Foye Oluokun has already impressed everyone with his playmaking skills. He holds a record of 22 tackles and a sack in the first three games. Well, taking over for Oluokun is Ventrell Miller. He’s a second-year linebacker who missed his rookie season due to an Achilles injury. Ouch, that’s painful!

Miller has shown promise this season, with nine tackles to his name. And now, the pressure is on him to fulfill in Oluokun’s absence. Head coach Doug Pederson has expressed confidence in Miller, noting his physical play and readiness for this critical role. Isn’t a little faith we all need?

Well, Pederson says, “It’s a tough loss, especially with how we’ve been performing defensively,”. However, he also revealed he believe in Ventrell and the rest of the team’s defense to rise to the occasion. The Jaguars know they need to rally quickly to keep their season from slipping away.

With the risk of the playoff hopes being lost in the air, the upcoming games will be quite important for the Jaguars. Moreover, with the LB’s absence, will the team be able to give their best shot? With all the ifs and buts, we are definitely on our toes to see what happens next in the Jacksonville locker room!

And while injuries and football go hand in hand, it seems like the Jaguars are now in a tight spot. With Foye Oluokun placed on IR, it seems that he might even miss more than four games. So, as the Jaguars prepare for their upcoming game, we pray for the speedy recovery of Foye Oluokun.