The Jaguars have suffered their first significant injury of the 2023-24 NFL season.
Head coach Doug Pederson informed the media on Monday that Ventrell Miller will miss his full rookie year due to an Achilles injury.
Miller suffered a season-ending right Achilles injury during Saturday’s preseason finale against the Dolphins. He had a team-high 8 solo tackles and 2 sacks through three preseason games.
He was drafted 121st overall in April as the Jaguars’ fourth-round pick and fourth player selected. The former Gator was competing with Shaq Quarterman for a second-string spot at linebacker next to Chad Muma and behind Foye Oluokun and Devin Lloyd.
Expect the Jaguars to place the rookie fourth-round pick on injured reserve in the near future. The Florida standout will need to turn his full attention toward recovering for the 2024 campaign.
During his five seasons at Florida, Miller recorded 238 tackles, seven and a half sacks, one interception, one touchdown, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.
