Jordan Tripp will absorb the starting middle linebacker duties, as well as a defensive leader role -- all in the first start of his career on Sunday.
When the Jaguars take the field against the Colts for the second time this season on Sunday, they will be without their defensive quarterback.
Starting middle linebacker Paul Posluszny suffered a broken hand in the Jaguars 42-39 loss to the Titans last Sunday. Successful Monday surgery leaves Poz unable to play tomorrow, but on track to return to the field next weekend against the Falcons.