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"I have all the respect for Toby," Bradley said. "He really wants to play, but after talking to the doctors and the trainers and as coaches, we just stepped in saying, 'Let's give you this week off so you can stay off of it.' We will hopefully accelerate it and we're not dealing with it from week to week.
Gerhart has 48 carries for 123 yards and a touchdown this season. He ranks near the bottom of the league in yards per carry, averaging 2.6, and has been slowed since injuring his foot and ankle during a horse-collar tackle in the season opener at Philadelphia.
The team has raved about Johnson in recent weeks, saying the seventh-round draft pick from UCF has natural running ability and lots of upside.
Coach Gus Bradley ruled Gerhart out Friday, saying backup Denard Robinson,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, rookie Storm Johnson and journeyman Jordan Todman will split carries against the Titans.
Johnson led the Jaguars with 24 yards rushing against the Steelers.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars running back Toby Gerhart won't play Sunday at Tennessee because of a sprained right foot.
"I think that you will see all three of them have a chance to play in different roles,Cheap Jerseys From China Outlet," Bradley said. "It does create opportunities. It is that cliché 'next man up,' so it will give more opportunities to D-Rob and Todman and Storm. All three will be utilized."
"He came back and had a really good week this week," Bradley said. "I think that the more reps he gets in practice,NFL Jerseys From China, the more accustomed he gets. He's doing some really good things in practice."
Bradley declined to name a starter,Cheap Jerseys Wholesale, saying it would depend on what formation the offense opens in Sunday.
Signed in the offseason to replace Maurice Jones-Drew,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, Gerhart re-injured his foot in the first quarter of Sunday's 17-9 loss to Pittsburgh. He practiced Wednesday,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, but sat out Thursday and Friday.
"It's tough on him. I know the team holds him in such high regard because of who he is and what he's battling, but I think this is truly best for us and best for the team." |
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