NFL: Jags rookie QB Luton armed and ready for debut vs. Texans

  • Former Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton throws a pass at the NFL football scouting combine on Feb. 27 in Indianapolis. The Jaguars (1-6) believe Luton will make a smooth transition into the starting lineup despite not playing in nearly a year. He missed out on preseason games and was the team’s third-string quarterback for the first seven games, inactive behind starter Gardner Minshew and backup Mike Glennon. (AP FILE PHOTO))
    Former Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton throws a pass at the NFL football scouting combine on Feb. 27 in Indianapolis. The Jaguars (1-6) believe Luton will make a smooth transition into the starting lineup despite not playing in nearly a year. He missed out on preseason games and was the team’s third-string quarterback for the first seven games, inactive behind starter Gardner Minshew and backup Mike Glennon. (AP FILE PHOTO))

    JACKSONVILLE — Sitting at home with the Jacksonville Jaguars’ playbook in hand and virtual meetings lined up regularly, rookie quarterback Jake Luton was looking for another way to practice.

    The f…