Jaguars Rule Out Lewis for Season in Colts Prep

The Jacksonville Jaguars head into their Week 17 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday with several key players sidelined by injuries, including cornerback Jourdan Lewis, who will miss the remainder of the season following foot surgery. The 11-4 Jaguars, already assured of a playoff spot and vying to clinch the AFC South, announced their inactives list ahead of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, where temperatures are expected to hover around 72 degrees Fahrenheit inside the domed venue.

Lewis suffered the injury during the team's 34-20 road victory over the Denver Broncos last Sunday, a win that kept Jacksonville's momentum alive in a competitive AFC. The veteran cornerback, who signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Jaguars in the offseason after eight seasons with Dallas, underwent surgery on Christmas Day. In 12 starts this season, Lewis recorded 39 tackles, 10 passes defended and two interceptions, contributing to the team's defensive identity of generating turnovers. His absence marks the second starting cornerback lost for the year, following rookie Travis Hunter's season-ending knee injury. The Jaguars also traded Tyson Campbell to...