After putting up a dazzling two-touchdown performance in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers season opener against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1, a lot was expected of second-year tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins.
He responded by putting up two receptions on three targets against the New Orleans Saints this past weekend. The talented 6-foot-6 pass catcher only played 40 snaps due to a shoulder injury he suffered in the game.
Unfortunately for the Buccaneers and ASJ stock holders, the tight end is now expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks with a shoulder injury.
Schefter did indicate that the tight end will get a second opinion, so there's a chance the initial prognosis is proven wrong.
As it is, Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson can expect an increase in targets with one of Jameis Winston's favorite targets sidelined. Backup tight end Luke Stocker isn't a rosterable option in Seferian-Jenkins' absence.