JACKSONVILLE Dontavius Russell Jacksonville Jaguars Jerseys , Fla. (AP) — a game in nearly two years, a frustrating stretch that forced him to work harder and be more patient.He always felt like he would get another shot. He didn’t expect it to be this week.But with Leonard Fournette missing practice because of a strained right hamstring, Yeldon is getting the majority of practice repetitions and preparing to carry the load Sunday against the New England Patriots (1-0).“Whenever my number is called, I’ll always be ready to get into a rhythm and go,” Yeldon said. “I really don’t have a problem with that.”While many outsiders believe there’s a huge drop-off from Fournette to Yeldon, the Jaguars (1-0) insist there’s only a marginal difference between the two. It’s a big reason the old-school, run-first team kept only three running backs — Fournette, Yeldon and change-of-pace speedster Corey Grant — on the 53-man roster.Fournette tweaked his hamstring in the first half of Jacksonville’s season opener at the New York Giants . He sat out practice Wednesday Jacksonville Jaguars Jerseys Stitched , and coach Doug Marrone said the plan is for him to do the same Thursday.Marrone said Fournette will go through tests Friday to see whether he’s able to play in a rematch of the AFC championship game.Jacksonville is likely to be cautious with Fournette, the centerpiece of the team’s offense. The fourth overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft, Fournette ran for 1,040 yards and nine touchdowns last season. He also caught 36 passes for 302 yards and a score.Fournette ran nine times for 41 yards against the Giants. Yeldon had 51 yards on 14 carries and caught three passes for 18 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown late in the second quarter.Marrone praised Yeldon for the strides he’s made.“He has always been good,” Marrone said. “I think he is more explosive. He’s stronger. He’s elusive. I think he can carry a load of carries. I just think he has done a nice job. I really do.”Yeldon has reason to take advantage of his opportunities. A second-round pick from Alabama in 2015, Yeldon is in the final year of his $5.9 million rookie contract.Jacksonville is prepared to lose Yeldon in 2019 free agency, believing another team will be able to offer him a starting job or at least more carries.Yeldon said he’s “not too much worried about that Dontavius Russell Jersey 2019 ,” adding “it’ll play itself out.” But he’s clearly planning for the future. He dropped weight in the offseason, getting below 220 pounds for the first time since his college days, and hopes to show he’s a three-down back.“I feel better, lighter, quicker, faster, more explosive,” he said. “I feel like it makes a big difference. I can cut better. I’m doing a lot of things better. I feel more comfortable this way.”The Jaguars hope it shows on the field. With Fournette uncertain to play Cheap Dontavius Russell Jersey , Yeldon could end up in a featured role.It’s a spot he didn’t expect. It’s also a position coaches and teammates say he can handle and prove to doubters there’s not much of a dip from Fournette.“That’s their fault,” receiver Keelan Cole said. “That’s on them. If they want to think that, just tell them to tune into the game.” We’re giving you live updates from Indianapolis about the defensive backs!"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Jaguars Free Agency 2016Jaguars Film RoomNFL DraftJaguars Injury NewsLatest NewsNFL Combine2019 NFL Combine Day 4 live blog: DBNew,2commentsWe’re giving you live updates from Indianapolis about the defensive backs!ESTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Combine Day 4 live blog: DBTrevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsThe 2019 NFL Combine is in its final day of workouts today with defensive backs scheduled to compete on Monday.Like yesterday, I can’t see the Jacksonville Jaguars having a ton of interest in this group — but that doesn’t mean they won’t target one at the top of Day 3.We’ve got all the live updates, rumors, meetings, news Black Dontavius Russell Jersey , and more — so bookmark this page and keep hitting that refresh button.2019 NFL Combine scheduleFriday, March 1RB, OL, ST, KSaturday, March 2QB, WR, TESunday Youth Corey Grant Jerseys , March 3DL, LBMonday, March 4DBLive blog6:51 AM: Good morning, everyone!6:30 AM: Football is so, so dumb.
