The Jacksonville Jaguars are going with quarterback Nick Foles over rookie sensation Gardner Minshew.
Coach Doug Marrone made the announcement Tuesday, saying Foles is ready to return from a broken left collarbone and will start next week at Indianapolis.
The Jaguars (4-5) have a bye week before then. Marrone said following Sunday's 26-3 loss to Houston in London that he would take some time before deciding whether to go with Foles or Minshew. The coach needed less than 48 hours to make the call.
Foles signed a four-year, $88 million contract with Jacksonville in March.
Newton on IR
The Panthers placed quarterback Cam Newton on injured reserve. Newton has missed the past six games while trying to battle back from a mid-foot sprain. Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney said that after seeing two specialists that the team was told "it likely will take significant time for the injury to fully heal."
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Former Browns safety Jermaine Whitehead issued an apology on Instagram for his postgame tirade Sunday on Twitter that led to his eventual release from the team on Monday.
Whitehead was cut Monday after he posted several threatening and profane messages on Twitter following Cleveland's 24-19 loss in Denver on Sunday.
The 26-year-old starter directed one of his messages at a former NFL player who had questioned his tackling. Whitehead used a derogatory racial term toward the player, and in another response to a fan said "Imma kill you."
