Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will miss the second sport of his NFL profession Sunday with an harm to his non-throwing shoulder, an individual conversant in the choice mentioned.
The individual spoke to The Associated Press on situation of anonymity as a result of the Jaguars didn’t plan to announce Lawrence’s standing till 90 minutes earlier than kickoff towards Minnesota (6-2). He had been listed as questionable to play.
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Mac Jones, New England’s fifteenth total decide in 2021, is anticipated to make his first begin in almost a 12 months. Jones missed seven of his final eight video games with the Patriots in 2023 earlier than ending up benched. He was traded to Jacksonville (2-7) in alternate for a sixth-round decide in March.
Now he’ll play in his hometown for the primary time since highschool. CJ Beathard, who signed to Miami’s observe squad earlier within the week, will function a reserve.
Lawrence took a success to the left shoulder whereas scrambling on a second-and-9 play within the second quarter TO Philadelphia final Sunday. Instead of sliding, Lawrence selected to go the wrong way up and was hit by linebacker Zack Baun.
The first total decide in 2021, Lawrence missed a sport for the primary time in his skilled profession in 2023 resulting from a sprained proper shoulder suffered in Week 16. He additionally missed vital observe time resulting from different accidents: a sprain left knee in week 6, a proper ankle sprain in week 13 and a concussion in week 15.
Coach Doug Pederson mentioned Friday that he discovered from final season that Lawrence must observe through the week to be absolutely efficient in video games.
In June, the Jaguars signed Lawrence to a five-year, $275 million contract extension, making him one of many highest-paid quarterbacks in NFL historical past.
Associated Press reporting.
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