Jaguars RB Toby Gerhart returns to practice after missing nearly 2 weeks with hip flexor
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Toby Gerhart has returned to practice after missing nearly two weeks with a hip flexor injury.
Gerhart last practiced July 31. He missed a scrimmage and the team's preseason opener against Tampa Bay on Friday. Jordan Todman, Denard Robinson and Storm Johnson split repetitions with the first-team offense during his absence.
Offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch says Gerhart's return could mean he plays Thursday at Chicago, adding "We just have to see how he does coming back."
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Fisch adds he "would like to see Toby run the ball a little bit."
The Jaguars gave Gerhart a three-year contract worth $10.5 million in March to replace Maurice Jones-Drew. Gerhart spent the last four years backing up All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson in Minnesota, totaling 1,305 yards rushing and five touchdowns.
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