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Jaguars rookie TE Oliver has 'significant' hamstring injury
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars rookie tight end Josh Oliver has a "significant" hamstring injury that could cause him to miss the regular-season opener.
A third-round draft pick from San Jose State, Oliver strained his right hamstring during practice Thursday. Tests later revealed the extent of the damage.
"These hamstring things, is it a serious one? It is," coach Doug Marrone said Friday. "I don't know how he heals. I don't know how he'll react to it. I'd like to be able to get him back, but we'll prepare and get everyone else reps."
The Jaguars are counting on the 6-foot-5 Oliver to bolster the passing game, hoping he creates mismatches for defenses and gives new quarterback Nick Foles a bigger target near the end zone.
Free-agent signee Geoff Swaim and James O'Shaughnessy likely will get more work while Oliver is sidelined.
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Updated August 2, 2019
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