DEVINE OZIGBO NEWS

Won't play in Week 9 Ozigbo (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, John Oehser of the Jaguars" official site reports.

Impact Ozigbo's absence comes as no surprise considering he hasn't been able to practice since promptly re-injuring the same hamstring that forced him to miss the season's first six games. Considering he seems to have returned too early from his original injury, Ozigbo will likely take extra precautions to make sure his hamstring fully heals this time before he sees the field again.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hamstring still barking Ozigbo (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Ozigbo finally returned from a hamstring injury in Week 7, only to re-injure the same hamstring again. Jacksonville's Week 8 bye didn't provide enough time for the backup running back to heal, as the team will likely take a cautious approach with Ozigbo moving forward to avoid another re-injury.

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Re-injures hamstring Sunday Coach Doug Marrone said Tuesday that Ozigbo's hamstring injury is in the same leg of the injury that kept him out for six weeks, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

Impact Ozigbo spent the first six weeks of the season on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury, and upon his return to the lineup, the second-year running back aggravated the injury. It's unclear how severe his current injury is, but there's a good chance he will miss time again due to the recurring nature of this issue. James Robinson and Dare Ogunbowale are currently the only two healthy running backs on Jacksonville's roster because Chris Thompson is on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The Jaguars have a Week 8 bye before returning to action against the Texans.

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injures hamstring Sunday Ozigbo is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers due to a hamstring injury, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Impact Ozigbo didn't have a single carry before being forced out of action Sunday, while rookie James Robinson has already exceeded 100 rushing yards. Even if he manages to retake the field against Los Angeles, Ozigbo stands to remain in a depth role.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR The Jaguars activated Ozigbo (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Ozigbo was placed on IR before the season began, but he's back to full health after two weeks of practice. An undrafted rookie in 2019, Ozigbo totaled 50 yards from scrimmage on 12 touches during his first year in the league, and he could have increased duties this season. Rookie James Robinson has carved out a role as the lead back for the Jaguars, averaging 18 touches per game, but with Chris Thompson on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Ozigbo could be utilized right away. However, Dare Ogunbowale's pass-catching acumen could make him a better fit to replace Thompson.

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars place veteran RB Chris Thompson on COVID-19 list

The Jacksonville Jaguars placed veteran running back Chris Thompson on the COVID-19 list Saturday

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for return Ozigbo (hamstring) will practice Wednesday after the Jaguars designated him to return from injured reserve, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

Impact The transaction initiates a 21-day window wherein the Jaguars will be able to evaluate Ozigbo at practice while having the option of adding him to the 53-man roster at any point during that three-week stretch. Ozigbo's hamstring injury has sidelined him through the first five weeks of the season, but when healthy, he'll offer depth behind starter James Robinson and pass-catching specialist Chris Thompson.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars promote RB Cottrell, TE Ellefson from practice squad

The Jacksonville Jaguars promoted running back Nathan Cottrell and tight end Ben Ellefson from the practice squad to the active roster in advance of the season opener Sunday agains...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet, confident Robinson could make NFL history with Jags

Relative unknown James Robinson has a chance to make NFL history Sunday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jaguars place RB Ozigbo on IR, sign Ogunbowale to fill spot

The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed running back Devine Ozigbo on injured reserve with a left hamstring injury and signed former Tampa Bay running back Dare Ogunbowale to fill his...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on IR Ozigbo (hamstring) has been placed on injured reserve, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Ozigbo had been placed as high as No. 2 on the Jacksonville running back depth chart and was once considered part of the committee set to replace Leonard Fournette following his release. A hamstring injury surfaced Wednesday, however, and things appear to have gone downhill fast. With Ryquell Armstead on the COVID list, the Jaguars were set to move forward with James Robinson and Chris Thompson as the only healthy running backs for a Week 1 matchup against Indianapolis, though they have since picked up Dare Ogunbowale in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hamstring injury surfaces Ozigbo did not practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Ozigbo has a clear path to backfield work, with Leonard Fournette having been cut just prior to the start of the season, but his opportunities will be contingent on health. The 23-year-old will have two more chances to resume practicing and shed his injury tag before Sunday's game against Indianapolis. If Ozigbo is unable to suit up for the season opener, the Jaguars will proceed forth with a combination of undrafted rookie James Robinson and Chris Thompson.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Waiver wire pickups key to roster building

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opening season as No. 2 back Ozigbo is listed as the No. 2 running back on the Jaguars' first unofficial depth chart of the season.

Impact After Leonard Fournette was cut last week, coach Doug Marrone told Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com that the Jaguars will take a "situation- and matchup-based" approach with the backfield. Prior to the release of the aforementioned depth chart, it was anybody's guess who among Ozigbo and undrafted rookie James Robinson would get the first shot at RB work Week 1 against the Colts. With Robinson in front of Ozigbo, the latter is poised to play second fiddle in the season opener while Chris Thompson takes on most of the pass-catching reps among Jacksonville running backs.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars' Armstead 'out a while' after return to COVID list

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead is expected to miss significant time after landing on the COVID-19 list for the second time in five weeks

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Committee approach likely Coach Doug Marrone has acknowledged that the Jaguars' approach to who gets carries out of the gate will be "situation and matchup-based," with Ozigbo, Chris Thompson and James Robi...

Impact Ryquell Armstead is currently on the team's reserve/COVID-19 list. It was also reported Saturday that Devonta Freeman had a visit planned with the Jaguars, but as things stand, it's plausible that the team employs a committee approach out of the gate, with Thompson likely to have a high profile in passing situations and the team's other active backs rotating on early downs. Ozigbo should be part of that mix, but it may not be until the team resumes practice -- and it's reported how first-team reps are handled -- that we'll have more than a speculative take on Jacksonville's potential Week 1 carry allotment.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rising up depth chart John Reid of The Florida Times-Union lists Ozigbo as the No. 1 running back on the Jaguars' projected regular-season depth chart.

Impact Reid appears to have adjusted the depth chart to reflect the news that Ryquell Armstead was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday. As a result, there's no telling when Armstead will be ready to join his teammates for practice and eventually Week 1 prep. Jacksonville's backfield is in flux following the decision to waive Leonard Fournette earlier this week. While Chris Thompson is locked in as the pass-catching option, Armstead, Ozigbo and even undrafted rookie James Robinson are vying for RB reps. Last season, Ozigbo turned 12 touches into 50 yards from scrimmage across 10 games as he primarily logged time on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tank for Trevor? Jaguars say no way despite roster purge

Attention shoppers: There’s a fire sale going on in Jacksonville

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jaguars turn to young committee to replace Leonard Fournette

The Jacksonville Jaguars are employing a running-back-by-committee approach to replace Leonard Fournette this season

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could have role in opener Ozigbo could have a role in the Jacksonville backfield Week 1 against the Colts, SI.com's John Shipley reports.

Impact Ryquell Armstead emerged as the favorite to serve as the lead ball carrier after Leonard Fournette was waived Monday, but there's also been some talk of Ozigbo and undrafted rookie James Robinson getting touches, along with veteran passing-down specialist Chris Thompson. Part of the reasoning is that Armstead missed time in August while he was on the reserve/COVID-19 list, allowing Ozigbo and Robinson to make good impressions in practice. Ozigbo was undrafted out of Nebraska last year, initially catching on with the Saints before spending most of the season as a healthy scratch with the Jaguars. It sounds like the 2019 roster stash could translate to some 2020 work.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE