What happened: Rueben Bain Jr. sustained the injury during Tuesday's joint practice in Jacksonville. Bowles described the issue as a sore shoulder.
NFL·INJURY·August 27, 2026 03:10 AM ET
Rueben Bain Jr. expected back for Week 1 after AC sprain
Todd Bowles held the rookie out of Wednesday's practice.
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