Leftwich might miss season with knee injury Quarterback in Alabama to have leg examined By BART HUBBUCH, The Times-Union Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich might miss the rest of the season after injuring his left knee in last Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Houston Texans. Leftwich is in Birmingham, Ala., today to have his injured leg examined by sports orthopedist James Andrews, and the Jaguars said they expect to update Leftwich's condition today or Wednesday.If Leftwich is unable to finish the season, backup David Garrard would take over. The Jaguars (5-3) have a bye this week before returning to play host to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Nov. 14.Leftwich was dispatched to see Andrews by his agent, Tom Condon, after developing pain late Monday afternoon.Leftwich was hurt just before halftime on a high-low tackle by Texans linebacker Kailee Wong and defensive lineman Gary Walker, a former Jaguar. Leftwich missed two plays before putting himself back in the game -- without input from the coaching staff, according to coach Jack Del Rio -- and finished the contest.Leftwich said immediately after the game that he would be fine, but experienced problems the next day.Leftwich has a history of leg injuries dating to his college career at Marshall.