DaVon Hamilton Out for Season After Quad Tear — SkimNews
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- DaVon Hamilton is expected to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn quadriceps muscle Sunday; league sources told NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
- Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Indianapolis Colts 42-7 at EverBank Stadium, where Hamilton was injured during the second quarter and taken to the locker room on a cart.
- Liam Coen and multiple players described Hamilton as key to Jacksonville’s top-ranked run defense; Coen also praised his leadership and said, “Tough to see that, obviously.”
- DaVon Hamilton recorded 16 tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a half sack over seven games.
- DaVon Hamilton is in the final season of a three-year, $34.5 million contract extension signed in April 2023.
Why it matters: Hamilton’s expected absence leaves Jacksonville without the player Liam Coen and multiple teammates called key to its top-ranked run defense. His 16 tackles, forced fumble, fumble recovery and half sack in seven games show the production the unit is losing; he is also in the final year of a three-year, $34.5 million extension.
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