Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook should be available to play on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Westbrook — who is dealing with a shoulder injury — will be evaluated pre-game, but “the early indications are positive toward him playing.”
After practicing on Wednesday, Westbrook missed Thursday with a shoulder injury, which caused him to pop-up on the injury report. He practiced in a limited fashion on Friday and ultimately earned a questionable tag for Sunday's game.
The Jaguars are already down one receiver with Marqise Lee ruled out with an ankle injury. Jacksonville also previously ruled out tight end Geoff Swaim.
Considering the Jaguars will be without Lee, Westbrook's recent development is a godsend for the 2-4 team. For the season, the third-year Oklahoma product has 26 receptions for 280 yards and one score. If he plays on Sunday, he will be the second option for quarterback Gardner Minshew behind rising star D.J. Chark.
If out, Keelan Cole and C.J. Board will see increased roles. Chris Conley would make up their Sunday wide receiver corps.
Outside of Westbrook, Lee and Swaim, the Jaguars had a relatively healthy week heading into Week 7. Rookie tight end Josh Oliver (hamstring) should be good to go. The same can be said for safety Cody Davis (hamstring) and center Brandon Linder and defensive end Calais Campbell, who each had scheduled days off early in the week.
The Jaguars are looking to snap a two-game losing streak with a win over the 0-6 Bengals in Ohio on Sunday.
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