Jacksonville, FL (Sportsbooks) - Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Reggie Hayward will miss the remainder of the season after fracturing his lower leg in the fourth quarter of the team's loss Sunday to Indianapolis. Hayward is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on Friday. This is the second time he has suffered such an injury in the opening weekend of the season after tearing his Achilles' tendon in the first week of 2006. Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio said the injury is not career-ending. Hayward played in all 16 games last season for the first time since 2004, recording 4 1/2 sacks and two forced fumbles. In his nine-year career with Denver and Jacksonville, Hayward has 39 1/2 sacks, one interception and seven forced fumbles in 92 games. |
