JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew left Thursday night’s game against Washington with a bruised right leg.
Jones-Drew injured his leg on the opening series when cornerback Fred Smoot tackled him following a short reception. Jones-Drew headed to the locker room, and team officials said his return was questionable.
Although the injury didn’t appear serious, the Jaguars can’t afford to lose their top playmaker. Convinced he could be the cornerstone of the offense, the team released veteran Fred Taylor and gave Jones-Drew a five-year, $31 million contract in April.
He has nearly 4,000 yards rushing and receiving, and has scored 40 touchdowns in three seasons. Only San Diego’s LaDainian Tomlinson has more touchdowns (61) since 2006.
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