{"id":1740,"date":"2026-11-14T17:49:24","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T17:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tbpanews.com\/cj-allen-nfl-start\/"},"modified":"2026-11-14T17:49:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T17:49:24","slug":"cj-allen-nfl-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tbpanews.com\/fr\/cj-allen-nfl-start\/","title":{"rendered":"CJ Allen Poised for First NFL Start as Colts and Jaguars Navigate Injury Concerns Ahead of AFC South Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Indianapolis Colts appear to be turning a corner, both in terms of roster philosophy and player health, as they prepare to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in a divisional road matchup Sunday. Thursday&#8217;s mid-week practice reports from both camps pointed toward a clearer picture of availability, and the most consequential development may be the imminent first career start for linebacker <strong>CJ Allen<\/strong>, the Colts&#8217; second-round pick from the 2026 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The central argument here is straightforward: Indianapolis is no longer managing a transition, it is fully committed to one. The mid-season trades of left guard <strong>Quenton Nelson<\/strong> and defensive tackle <strong>DeForest Buckner<\/strong>, two franchise cornerstones, combined with the mid-week release of veteran linebacker <strong>Germaine Pratt<\/strong>, signal that owner and CEO <strong>Carlie Irsay-Gordon<\/strong> and the organization&#8217;s leadership have decided the rebuild begins now, not after the season ends.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Allen, selected 53rd overall, has appeared in only 11.14 percent of possible defensive snaps this season, held back by groin and hamstring injuries that limited him through most of training camp. Defensive coordinator <strong>Lou Anarumo<\/strong> had planned to start him in Week 7 against the Minnesota Vikings, only for a late-week ankle setback to force a pivot back to veterans <strong>Akeem Davis-Gaither<\/strong> and <strong>Jaylon Carlies<\/strong>. After two consecutive full practice sessions this week, that plan appears back on track.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The broader injury picture for Indianapolis is cautiously encouraging. Cornerback <strong>Sauce Gardner<\/strong>, who missed last week with a calf injury, upgraded to full participation Thursday alongside guard <strong>Matt Goncalves<\/strong>, wide receiver <strong>Anthony Gould<\/strong>, and defensive tackle <strong>Tim Smith<\/strong>. Gardner&#8217;s return matters considerably for a secondary that has been stretched thin in recent weeks. Veteran cornerback <strong>Cam Taylor-Britt<\/strong> was placed on injured reserve earlier this week, leaving the slot cornerback role unsettled, with rookie undrafted free agents Kapena Gushiken and Kenneth Harris as the likeliest candidates if <strong>Justin Walley<\/strong>, who has yet to practice with a knee injury, cannot go.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Tight end <strong>Tyler Warren<\/strong> remains limited with a groin issue after missing two consecutive games, and Friday&#8217;s practice will serve as the decisive checkpoint for his potential return. Linebacker <strong>Bryce Boettcher<\/strong> also has not practiced this week.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Jacksonville&#8217;s Own Injury Puzzle<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Jaguars head into Sunday with their own set of health questions, though the news Thursday was largely positive. Cornerback <strong>Montaric Brown<\/strong> and tight end <strong>Brenton Strange<\/strong> both upgraded to full participation after being limited Wednesday, giving Jacksonville more depth options in the secondary and at tight end. Wide receiver <strong>Jakobi Meyers<\/strong> remains limited with a hamstring injury, and his availability will shape how the Jaguars deploy their passing attack against Indianapolis.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Safety <strong>Antonio Johnson<\/strong> missed his second straight practice with an ankle injury, a concern for Jacksonville&#8217;s secondary depth. Long snapper <strong>Ross Matiscik<\/strong>, defensive tackle <strong>Ruke Orhorhoro<\/strong>, linebacker <strong>Jahlani Tavai<\/strong>, and running back <strong>LeQuint Allen Jr.<\/strong> all remained limited, leaving several roster spots in flux heading into Friday&#8217;s final session before game day.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>What Friday&#8217;s practice confirms or complicates will matter, but the direction of travel for both teams is already visible. For Jacksonville, the question is managing attrition. For Indianapolis, it is something larger: whether a franchise in the early stages of a deliberate rebuild can find enough in its young players to remain competitive while the next core takes shape. CJ Allen&#8217;s first start, if it comes Sunday, will be a small but meaningful data point in that longer story.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Indianapolis Colts appear to be turning a corner, both in terms of roster philosophy and player health, as they prepare to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in a divisional road matchup Sunday. 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