Jags place Leftwich on IR
Jacksonville Jaguars12/02/2006 9:56 AM The Florida Times-Union reports the Jaguars placed QB Byron Leftwich on injured reserve Friday and signed CB David Richardson from the practice squad to the active roster. The roster move effectively erases any shot of Leftwich returning to the starting lineup should Jacksonville advance to the postseason. A fourth-year veteran, Leftwich underwent surgery on Nov. 21, presumably, to remove loose particles from his injured left ankle. Renowned orthopedic surgeon James Andrews performed the procedure in Birmingham, Ala., and Leftwich's recovery time is expected to take approximately six weeks. Read more