Jaguars QB Blake Bortles broke thumb during season finale
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Jan 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) during an NFL football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has a broken thumb on his non-throwing hand, an injury that won't affect his offseason.
Bortles broke his left thumb in the season finale Sunday at Houston. He was injured on one of the season-high eight sacks the Jaguars (5-11) allowed in the 30-6 loss, but he finished the game. Bortles completed 17 of 32 passes for 239 yards, with no touchdowns and two interceptions. He also lost a fumble.
General manager Dave Caldwell said Tuesday that Bortles will be in a cast for a couple of weeks, but should be fine for the team's offseason program.
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Bortles set franchise passing records for yards (4,428) and touchdowns (35) this season. He also led the league with 18 interceptions, including four returned for touchdowns.