JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars are going with quarterback Mike Glennon against Cleveland, giving the NFL journeyman his first start in more than three years.Coach Doug Marrone made the announcement Wednesday, three days after he considered benching rookie Jake Luton during a 27-3 loss to unbeaten Pittsburgh.
Luton completed 16 of 37 passes for 151 yards and four interceptions against the Steelers.Luton went winless in three starts for Jacksonville (1-9), which has dropped nine in a row.
The skid ties the longest single-season losing streak in franchise history.Luton replaced Gardner Minshew (thumb) during the team’s bye week and has completed 54.5% of his passes for 624 yards, with two touchdowns and six interceptions.