Jacksonville Jaguars: Brandon Linder to miss second straight game

The Jacksonville Jaguars ruled out center Brandon Linder for the second consecutive week with an illness ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Coach Doug Marrone told reporters Friday that Linder is progressing with his recovery but did not reveal the specific ailment.

"We know it's getting better," Marrone said. "That's what I know right now. It's just a matter of time (before Linder is cleared), and you never know what it's going to be."

Linder missed the Jaguars' 30-9 road victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers last Sunday and missed all practices this week.

The Jaguars signed Linder to a five-year, $50.7 million contract extension in July, with $24 million guaranteed. He was the team's third-round pick in 2014.

Third-year veteran Tyler Shatley will start at center again in place of Linder as the AFC South-leading Jaguars (3-2) host the Rams (3-2) at EverBank Field.

"Shat's played before, and he has played well at times," Marrone said Friday. "He works extremely hard -- he works just as hard as Brandon. It's a credit to him. You have to prepare yourself during the week as if you're the guy who's starting. If something happens, you're really an ankle or finger away from getting into the game. Shat always has done a good job of that."

Starting left guard Patrick Omameh (hip) and wide receiver/special teams player Arrelious Benn (groin) were listed as questionable. Both practiced on a limited basis Friday.