Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. Undergoes Foot Surgery, Expected Back for Training Camp
Rodriguez, signed in March, missed OTAs and minicamp after offseason foot surgery but is expected back for training camp.
ESPNJacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. is recovering from surgery on his left foot after suffering the injury at the beginning of the offseason conditioning program. Rodriguez has not participated in organized team activities or the first day of the team's mandatory minicamp.
He signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Jaguars in March. "He will be full go come training camp," coach Liam Coen said after Tuesday's minicamp workout. ESPN reported that Rodriguez is expected to return in time for training camp.
Who signed a four-year, $52 million contract with New Orleans in free agency. Second-year players Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen Jr. have taken the majority of the running back reps in Rodriguez's absence.
Rodriguez rushed for 920 yards and 10 touchdowns in three seasons with Washington. He played five seasons at Kentucky, where Coen was the Wildcats' offensive coordinator in 2021.
