Tim Tebow preseason debut at tight end: Ugly block attempt goes viral, would-be catch stolen in 16 total snaps

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been a workforce everybody had eyes on Saturday as they took the sphere for his or her first preseason game towards the Cleveland Browns. No, it wasn’t due to No. 1 total choose quarterback Trevor Lawrence, it was due to former quarterback turned tight finish Tim Tebow.

Sadly, Tebow did not file many highlights through the 23-13 loss. In truth, he performed simply 16 snaps, according to Pro Football Talk. Tebow was truly focused within the passing recreation by quarterback Gardner Minshew on the very finish of the second quarter, however extensive receiver Tavon Austin appeared to steal his catch!

Tebow additionally had a lowlight that went viral, as a poor blocking try was caught on digital camera. He even acquired up after which appeared to spear a teammate together with his helmet accidentally. 

Tebow is within the midst of a heated place battle with a loaded tight finish room. The Heisman trophy winner was listed because the No. 4 tight finish on Jacksonville’s unofficial depth chart, and was even listed alongside two different gamers who’re battling for that No. 4 spot. Chris Manhertz and James O’Shaughnessy are slated to be the starters after which fifth-round choose Luke Farrell will be the third-string tight finish. 

He is dealing with an uphill battle, however the Jaguars nonetheless have two preseason video games left for Tebow to make an impression. Jacksonville’s subsequent exhibition matchup comes on the street towards the New Orleans Saints subsequent Monday evening.