Nick Foles is Back at Jaguars Practice and Could Return to Field by Week 11
By Chris Pyo
The legend of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew has been growing by the week, but it appears that the growth of the fan favorite might be stunted by the potential return of Nick Foles from a clavicle injury he suffered in Week 1.
Per Ian Rapoport, Nick Foles will be back at practice on Wednesday, and the expectation is that he'll be eligible to return for the Jags' Week 11 matchup with the Colts.
The #Jaguars will have QB Nick Foles back at practice today, working on a limited basis as he returns from a broken collarbone. He is eligible to return to the field for Week 11 against the #Colts, and that is the plan.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 23, 2019
Don't get me wrong: everyone around the NFL knows that Minshew has the ability and tools to be a starting-caliber quarterback in the NFL. In Foles' absence, Minshew has led the Jags to a 3-2 record since he took over the reins, with 10 touchdowns to two interceptions along with 1,697 passing yards.
That's not even mentioning how profitable Minshew's image has been for the Jags, who have taken advantage of that by creating promotions centered around his beloved mustache.
However, the Jags paid Foles to be their franchise quarterback, giving him a four-year deal worth $88 million, with $50 million guaranteed. They wouldn't want to waste all that money now, would they?
Eagles since 2017 playoffs
— Paul Hembekides (@PaulHembo) October 22, 2019
Carson Wentz as starter
8-10 W-L
22.9 PPG
24.6 Opp PPG
Nick Foles as starter
8-2 W-L
24.9 PPG
17.7 Opp PPG
I'm flummoxed by this.
With Foles' return looming, the Jags certainly have a decision to make. Minshew has carried the torch admirably, but would the team really be willing to stick Foles on clipboard duty?