Tight end Julius Thomas (hand) and strong safety Johnathan Cyprien (finger) wore balky casts over their right hands while watching practice. Both were injured Friday against Pittsburgh and are out for the preseason.
The Jaguars are confident Thomas and Cyprien will be available Sept. 13 against Carolina. Dr. Steven Shin, Director of Hand Surgery at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles said that’s a realistic goal.
Shin said the area of Thomas’ injury – top of the hand and below the knuckle – will speed up his recovery.
“The blood supply to that area of the hand is pretty good and the bone in that area tends to heal very quickly,” Shin said.