Jacksonville , Fla. ? Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich will have surgery Tuesday on his injured left ankle, possibly ending his season.

Leftwich missed three games before visiting renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., this week. He was told to rest the ankle, then return for a re-evaluation.

The Jaguars released a statement Saturday that said Leftwich has opted for surgery. But the team also said he still might return this season.

“We look forward to getting Byron back on the field, and this is the first step in that process,” coach Jack Del Rio said. “We will have a better idea of the length of his recovery time after the surgery. I know that Byron will work diligently to get back and rejoin his teammates as soon as possible.”

The Jags, who entertain the New York Giants on Monday night, said Leftwich’s status would be updated following surgery.