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Amid all the buzz around Bhayshul Tuten or Chris Rodriguez Jr leading the backfield, Sports Illustrated's John Shipley offered a different perspective from Jaguars training camp. “Tuten and Rodriguez are getting near-equal reps, while Allen has been the Jaguars’ top option on all passing downs in camp. That sounds more like a room that is about to spread the wealth than a room that is set to lean on just one face.”

Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten got off to a strong start in training camp while RB Chris Rodriguez was limited coming off a foot injury. But Rodriguez was a full-go for Monday's padded practice and impressed, according to Sports Illustrated's John Shipley.

Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez has participated in individual drills early in training camp, according to John Oehser of the team's official site. Rodriguez missed much of the offseason program with a foot injury and doesn't sound back to 100% yet, though he plans to be ready for Week 1. RB Bhayshul Tuten, meanwhile, has been the star of camp so far. "Tuten's terrific practice performances have simply been a consistent part of the Jaguars' offseason practices and early days of training camp," Sports Illustrated's John Shipley wrote.

Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez had surgery on his left foot earlier this offseason, according to The Jacksonville Florida Times-Union's Ryan O'Halloran. Rodriguez has been sidelined for OTAs and minicamp, and now we know why. Per O'Halloran, Rodriguez is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in late July.

Jaguars beat writer John Shipley believes new RB Chris Rodriguez will lead the team in carries in 2025. He also thinks the workload could be close to even with second-year RB Bhayshul Tuten. The Jaguars were rumored to be interested in moving up for a RB ahead of the NFL Draft, but they drafted none and added only UDFA J’Mari Taylor to the room. For now, Rodriguez, Tuten, and LeQuint Allen appear set to make up the active gameday roster at the position.

The Jaguars signed Virginia RB J’Mari Taylor after he went undrafted. It took four seasons at North Carolina Central for Taylor to seize a lead role, but he delivered once he got there. His 2024 campaign produced 1,146 yards and 15 TDs on 196 attempts, including 700 yards after contact, per Pro Football Focus. That blend of power and persistence translated well after his transfer to Virginia. In a zone-heavy system, Taylor topped 1,000 rushing yards again, despite just 4.8 yards per carry. That included three 100-yard efforts across his final five games. Add in 43 receptions, and the resume looks solid. Among the 20 RBs invited to the NFL Combine, Taylor ranked ninth in 2025 rushing market share (44.1%), and 10th in yards after contact per attempt (3.39). He ranked sixth in 2025 missed tackles forced per attempt (0.25) and 10th in receiving yards per route run (0.91). He is currently 24 years old.

Jacksonville's signing of RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. in free agency has generated debate on whether he or second-year RB Bhayshul Tuten would prove to be the better 2026 fantasy football value. But HC Liam Coen says Tuten isn't the only 2025 rookie RB who should expect to see more work this coming season. Seventh-round pick LeQuint Allen also impressed his coaches with his passing-down work last season and remains part of the backfield plan.

The Jaguars have agreed to a two-year deal with RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. NFL Network reports that it's worth $10 million total, with $6.2 million of that guaranteed and a max value of $12 million.

Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten (finger) put in a full week of practice and is off the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. the Titans. The rookie should be back in his No. 2 role after missing the previous two games. Tuten’s return is a slight ding to RB Travis Etienne’s fantasy value.

The Jaguars have downgraded RB Bhayshul Tuten to out for Sunday's game against the Colts because of his finger injury. With Tuten out last week, Travis Etienne got 16 of the team's 20 RB carries and all five backfield targets. Etienne's a strong volume bet against Indy.

Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten (finger) is questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Colts after a limited week of practice. The rookie was expected to miss multiple games but seemingly has a shot to make it back for this one. Tuten shouldn’t be in Week 17 fantasy lineups, but his return would put a dent in RB Travis Etienne’s projection.

Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten is set for surgery to repair a finger injury suffered in the Week 15 win over the Jets, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports. "He’ll miss a few weeks but should be back for the playoffs," Garafolo adds. The rookie seems safe to drop during waiver runs this week. Tuten's absence should leave RB Travis Etienne in a workhorse role the rest of the way. LeQuint Allen will be the No. 2 RB, but he's totaled just 18 carries and 11 targets all season. Allen is worth stashing in deeper fantasy leagues in case Etienne gets hurt in this weekend's game vs. the Broncos.

Jaguars RB Travis Etienne lit up the score board going 3-73-3 through the air on 4 targets while struggling on the ground going 12-32-0. This comes with QB Trevor Lawrence throwing 5 TDs (and running for one more). Lawrence and Etienne led the Jaguars to 48 total points against the Jets as they continue fighting to win the AFC South.

Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten suffered a finger injury in the second half of Sunday's game vs. the Jets and is questionable to return. We'll update the rookie's status when we know more.

Update: Tuten has been ruled out.

Jaguars RB Travis Etienne led the backfield with 86 yards on 15 attempts in Sunday’s win over Arizona. He added 3 catches for 30 yards and his first receiving score since Week 2.

Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten (ankle) is not listed on the final Week 12 injury report. He was limited in practice all week but is evidently in no danger of missing Sunday’s game vs. the Cardinals. Tuten was in the midst of a big Week 11 before going down with the ankle injury, out-carrying RB Travis Etienne 15 to 12 and averaging 4.9 yards per carry. There’s no guarantee that Tuten will have a similar role this weekend, leaving him as a risky fantasy play. But his availability certainly dents Etienne’s Week 12 outlook.

Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten (ankle) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. That seemingly gives him a real chance to play vs. the Cardinals this weekend. Tuten worked in a timeshare alongside RB Travis Etienne last week, playing just four fewer snaps and out-carrying Etienne 15 to 12 before exiting with the ankle injury. And the rookie was awesome, averaging 4.9 yards per carry and scoring a four-yard TD. It's unclear if that was a one-game blip or the start of a trend in Jacksonville's backfield. And the ankle would add risk to Tuten's Week 12 profile. But we'll continue to keep an eye on the rookie's health over the next few days.

Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. the Chargers with a right ankle injury. The rookie was playing a big role before exiting in the third quarter, carrying 15 times for 74 yards and a score. We'll update his status when we know more.

The Jaguars scored all three of their TDs on the ground in Sunday's win over the Raiders, but lead RB Travis Etienne got none of them. QB Trevor Lawrence scored from 7 yards out early in the fourth quarter and then again from a yard out in OT. RB Bhayshul Tuten scored the other rushing TD from a yard out, also in the fourth quarter. And that score came in a particularly bothersome spot. Etienne sound up with 84 rushing yards on 22 carries and a nice 5-31 receiving line on five targets.