The Jacksonville Jaguars defensive core is continuing to thin as another key piece has gone down with an injury. Linebacker Foye Oluokun is expected to miss several weeks, dealing with plantar fasciitis, per Tom Pelissero on X, formerly known as Twitter.
#Jaguars standout LB Foye Oluokun is expected to miss several weeks as he deals with plantar fasciitis, per sources. No surgery needed and not a worst-case scenario. But Jacksonville is 0-3 and now will be without one of its best players for at least a few games. pic.twitter.com/egWiOQxHpp
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 24, 2024
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that occurs when the plantar fascia, a ligament that runs from the heel to the toes, becomes inflamed. Essentially, the inflammation of a thick band of tissue, hindering the ability to move comfortably.
No required surgery is a huge blessing for the Jaguars as it will result in Oluokun missing significantly less time and being back on the field in the next few weeks. Head coach, Doug Pederson, gave the defense some good news when being asked if Oluokun would be placed on the Injured Reserve list…