GARDNER MINSHEW HAS MULTIPLE FRACTURES, STRAINED LIGAMENT IN THROWING HAND

Gardner Minshew (Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire)

Gardner Minshew's throwing hand is injured. 

BY JORDAN DE LUGO

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The Jaguars' starting quarterback, Gardner Minshew, reportedly suffered multiple fractures, and a strained ligament in his throwing hand. X-rays confirmed the injuries in right hand this week. 

X-rays during this week revealed that Jaguars’ QB Gardner Minshew II has multiple fractures and a strained ligament in his right thumb, sources told ESPN.

Minshew has had discomfort in his thumb since Oct. 11 at Houston. Jaguars didn’t know about Minshew’s injury until this week

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 29, 2020

While we do know that Minshew is injured, it's unclear how much time, if any, the second year QB will miss. The Jaguars' backup QB is Mike Glennon. They've also got rookie Jake Luton available if need be. 

This knowledge could provide some insight as to why Minshew has struggled so much with accuracy and ball placement over the last three weeks. 

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