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Why Etienne Jr. remains 'default' starter for Jags

June 16, 2025 03:03 PM

Patrick Daugherty unpacks the reports of the Jacksonville Jaguars sticking with running back Travis Etienne Jr. as the team's "default" starter, highlighting how the other options don't seem to move the needle.

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