Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison set for knee arthroscopic surgery, expected to miss Week 6 vs. Texans

Jacksonville’s offensive line will be without left tackle Anton Harrison for at least its Week 6 game against the Houston Texans after a knee injury sustained during the Jaguars’ Week 5 win over the Eagles in London. A report from Yahoo Sports, citing NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, says Harrison is scheduled to have arthroscopic surgery and will not be in the lineup for Jacksonville’s Texans matchup.

The immediate lineup impact is clear: Harrison is the Jaguars’ starting option at left tackle, a role that typically carries the responsibility of handling some of the defense’s most difficult pass-rush matchups. With him ruled out for Week 6, Jacksonville will need a new solution on the left edge, a change that can affect protections, run-game angles, and communication at the line of scrimmage.

The longer-term question is when Harrison can return. The report emphasizes that the timetable will be determined after doctors evaluate the extent of the damage to his knee during the procedure. Arthroscopic surgery can be used for a range of knee problems, and while the surgery itself is intended to address the underlying issue, recovery timelines vary depending on what is found and repaired.

Harrison’s injury came on the heels of a road game in London, where teams often face travel and schedule constraints. Jacksonville’s Week 5 performance included a win over Philadelphia, and Harrison’s injury reportedly occurred during that game. That context matters because it suggests the knee ailment will require an extended absence rather than a short-term, day-to-day recovery plan.

For the Jaguars, the stakes extend beyond a single contest. An early-season vacancy on the offensive line can ripple through the entire unit, particularly if the backup option is required to settle into a regular role quickly. Protecting the quarterback and maintaining consistency in the run game are key priorities, and changes at tackle can force midweek adjustments in both personnel usage and weekly preparation.

Against Houston, the Jaguars also face a practical challenge: Week 6 preparations will need to account for a different left-side matchup than the one Harrison would have provided. Even if the replacement tackle can handle the workload physically, the timing differences that come from switching roles and assignments can take time to smooth out.

What to watch next is straightforward. Jacksonville will be forced to formalize who starts at left tackle for the Texans game, and the team’s internal medical updates should clarify the nature of Harrison’s knee injury after surgery. Once that information becomes available, the recovery window will come into sharper focus, shaping both Jacksonville’s near-term offensive stability and its approach to the following weeks.