Jaguars' Garrard out for finger surgery

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Jacksonville quarterback David Garrard will miss the Jaguars' regular-season finale against Houston with a finger injury that requires surgery, the team said.

Garrard will have the operation on his right middle finger Thursday, The Florida Times-Union reported.

The Jaguars will rely on Trent Edwards and Todd Bouman at quarterback as they try to defeat the Texans and hope Indianapolis loses to Tennessee in order to gain a playoff spot.

Garrard has thrown for 2,734 yards and 23 touchdowns with 15 interceptions in 14 games this season.