Report: Jalen Ramsey Likely Out for Jags vs. Broncos amid Trade Rumors, Injuries

Multiple factors are reportedly likely to prevent Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey from playing Sunday against the Denver Broncos.

Ramsey did not attend practice Monday after telling the team he believed he had the flu. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Ramsey is expected to be at the team facility Wednesday and has been receiving treatment for lower back and hamstring injuries.

The cornerback will not practice on Wednesday, per the Jaguars.

Ramsey requested a trade last week following a loss to the Houston Texans during which he got into a sideline argument with head coach Doug Marrone.

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, it will be an "upset" if Ramsey suits up for the Jags in Denver.

After Ramsey's trade request went public, he said he wanted to play against the Tennessee Titans last week "if I'm still here." Ramsey was still on the roster for that game and got the start, registering nine tackles and a forced fumble in a 20-7 win.

The 24-year-old is in the fourth year of his rookie deal with the Jags, and they have also exercised the fifth-year option in his contract, meaning he is locked up through the 2020 season.

Since Jacksonville made him the No. 5 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft out of Florida State, Ramsey has been named to two Pro Bowls and was a 2017 first-team All-Pro.

In 51 regular-season games, Ramsey has recorded 211 tackles, 45 passes defended and nine interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown.

Considering the fact that Ramsey is still young and already considered one of the top corners in the game, the Jags are believed to be asking for a hefty return in any trade. According to Schefter, the Jaguars are asking for at least one first-round pick.

If the trade request and injuries do indeed keep Ramsey out of Sunday's game, the Jags will turn to A.J. Bouye to handle No. 1 corner duties, while Oakland Raiders 2013 first-round pick D.J. Hayden will likely see increased work on the other side.