Though Nick Foles is set to practice next week, he is not eligible to come off the injured reserve list until Week 11 against Indianapolis on Nov.17.

Injured Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles is expected to practice for the first time next week since breaking his left collarbone against Kansas City in the Sept. 8 opener.

Despite his expected work, Foles is not eligible to come off the injured reserve list until Week 11 against Indianapolis on Nov. 17 after the Jaguars come off their bye week.

That’s when the Jaguars will need to make a decision whether to stick with rookie Gardner Minshew or return with Foles, whom the Jaguars signed to a four-year, $88 million free agent contract this past March.

''We think we will be able to get him next Wednesday out at practice,’’ coach Doug Marrone said Friday. ''We’ll see.’’

Foles' left collarbone was completely fractured after he was hit by Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones on a 35-yard touchdown pass to DJ Chark on the Jaguars’ second drive of the game during a 40-26 loss. A day later, Foles underwent surgery and has spent almost two months going through rehab work to strengthen his shoulder.

Prior to his arrival in Jacksonville, Foles emerged over the past two seasons in Philadelphia in place of injured starter Carson Wentz and led the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory against New England during the 2017 season and then to the divisional round of the playoffs last season

''I believe Foles is a natural leader, and he has a natural spark he brings to a locker room,'' Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell said. ''When he's on the field or around the locker room, it just gives guys more confidence. So it's going to be exciting to get him back out there.''

Since taking over for Foles, rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew emerged into somewhat of folk hero in Jacksonville. Fans not only in Jacksonville, but around the country, embraced the demeanor, mustache, the jorts he wears and his play on the field. Though he played his worst game of the season in last week's 13-6 loss to the Saints when he completed only 48 percent of his passes for a season-low 163 yards, his current 122.3 passer rating on passing attempts of 20-plus yards in the second-highest in the NFL with at least 20 attempts.

Also, Minshew's 125.6 red zone rating is the highest in the NFL among quarterbacks with at least 10 attempts.

Minshew said Foles his helped him every step of the way, from preparations for meetings to film study on opponents.

''It’s been awesome,'' Minshew said. ''He’s been in every meeting. He’s been on the sideline. He’s been great with in-game stuff. Just always bringing positivity and then just a different perspective, helping there.”

The Jaguars are essentially in a must-win situation this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals (0-6), who are struggling on both sides of the ball. They are surrendering a league-high 184.5 yards rushing per game, and they rank 26th in total offense. The Jaguars, who traded All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, have lost two straight, including a 34-27 loss to Carolina in their last road game on Oct. 6, when they allowed 285 yards rushing, the second-most in franchise history.

Wide receiver Dede Westbrook is listed as questionable, but Marrone expects him to play. Veteran receiver Marqise Lee (ankle) and tight end Geoff Swaim (concussion) are both out. The Bengals ruled out six players, including receiver A.J. Green (ankle) and starting cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (knee). Defensive end Carlos Dunlap (knee) is listed as doubtful.

''I know they’re kind of banged up a little bit right now,'' Minshew said. ''Especially in the front end , hey’re really good. They have guys that can play. They’re not a bad football team at all, no matter what a record says or what people say about them. They’re a good football team and present a lot of challenges.''