Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen returned to practice Thursday, according to several media sources in attendance.
Hines-Allen was listed as a non-contestant on Wednesday because of illness and a shoulder injury.
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The Jaguars’ official injury report for Thursday will be released later this afternoon, and we’ll learn if Hines-Allen is a limited participant or a full participant.
Jaguars linebacker Josh Hines-Allen returns to practice
Entering Week 16, Hines-Allen has become one of the most disruptive pass rushers in the NFL. He generated the fourth-most pressures among quarterbacks in the entire NFL.
Such a strong performance is a product of Hines-Allen’s ability to win games quickly. He ranks tied for eighth in PFF’s pass-rushing efficiency metric.
Hines-Allen’s contributions in the running game cannot be ignored either. He also ranks 14th among his position group in run defense snaps.
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The Jaguars face the Broncos this week with a 12-2 record. Pressuring quarterback Bo Nix is one thing, but shutting him down is another challenge. Nix’s ability to avoid sacks and extend games is impressive.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars linebacker Josh Hines-Allen to return to practice in Week 16
