The Jacksonville Jaguars receiver, Christian Kirk, suffered a fracture in his left clavicle during the last game. This injury, which will keep him out for the rest of the season, raises doubts about his future with the team. Rumors of a possible trade have surrounded Kirk in recent weeks; however, his contract and the salary cap complicate any movement before the trade deadline. Cutting Kirk next year could mean significant savings for the team, considering his performance and financial situation.
Kirk, 28, has had a season with 27 receptions for 379 yards and one touchdown. In his career, he has totaled 404 receptions for 5,176 yards and 29 touchdowns over seven seasons, with the first four in Arizona. The player took a bad fall on his shoulder while trying to catch a deep pass in the fourth quarter of the game against Green Bay, which they lost 30-27.
In addition to Kirk, other players from the Jaguars were injured in the game. Gabe Davis suffered a shoulder injury, and Thomas left the field with rib issues that will be evaluated more thoroughly. The team also did not have Ronald Darby, Ezra Cleveland, and Brandon Scherff for part of the game due to various ailments. Scherff was the only one able to return to the game, presenting a complicated outlook for the Jacksonville team in the coming weeks.