Jaguars star defensive end Josh Hines-Allen returned to practice in what appeared to be a limited capacity Thursday after missing Wednesday’s workout while in the NFL concussion protocol, per Michael DiRocco of ESPN.
DiRocco noted that Hines-Allen participated while wearing a no-contact jersey in the media viewing window of Thursday’s practice.
Hines-Allen exited Jacksonville’s Week 4 matchup with Houston in the third quarter after taking on contact during a run by Texans running back J.J. Taylor, leading to his placement in the concussion protocol. He finished the game with three tackles and two quarterback hits.
Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson suggested Monday that he did not intend to rush Hines-Allen back into action, ensuring he clears protocol instead of taking any risks.
“That’s a day-to-day thing and I want to make sure he’s 100 percent,” Pederson said.
After signing a five-year, $141.3 million contract extension with Jacksonville this summer, Hines-Allen has recorded 12 total tackles including one for loss, one sack, two defended passes and six quarterback hits.
Hines-Allen is up to 264 tackles with 54 for loss, 46 sacks, two interceptions, 10 defended passes and nine forced fumbles in his 78-game Jaguars career.
