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Trevor Lawrence injury update: Jacksonville Jaguars QB 'trending toward' not playing Sunday
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is "trending toward" not playing against the Minnesota Vikings due to a left shoulder injury suffered against the Philadelphia Eagles last week, head coach Doug Pederson said Friday.
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"Obviously, we've got one more day today. He's been very limited all week. It is trending, obviously, in a way that's probably to not playing or leaning towards not playing," said Pederson. "But we'll see today where he's at. He felt good today and [ Jaguars QB] Mac [Jones]' ready to go if need be."
Pederson said that part of his philosophy is to not play players who haven't practiced during the week.
"That's why I said it's trending the other way. I think that's something I learned last year," said Pederson
Pederson said that he will not speculate on whether or not Lawrence will need surgery, and that surgery has not been talked about. He also said the team will not place Lawrence on injured reserve "at this point."
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Pederson added that Lawrence will "probably" be listed as questionable on the injury report when asked if that would be the case. But, he said he will "lean on what the medical staff says."
It could be his second missed game of his career. Last year, Lawrence missed the team's Week 17 matchup against the Carolina Panthers due to an injury to his right, throwing shoulder.
Lawrence played through multiple injuries last year, missing significant practice time.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is helped off the field after a second-quarter ankle injury. The Jaguars were tied with the Bills 6 to 6 at the end of the first half. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Buffalo Bills at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL, Sunday, November 7, 2021.
Lawrence injured his left shoulder against the Philadelphia Eagles last week and was a limited participant in practice this week.
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On Wednesday, Pederson was noncommittal when asked if Lawrence would miss the game.
"Can't answer that. Can't answer that today. Not sitting here Wednesday, no," Pederson said at the time.
Lawrence did not want to put a day on when the team would decide his playing status, but said that he wanted to feel comfortable, be able to play his best on Sunday.
"Not necessarily a timeline on that. I think just want to be able to feel comfortable and feel like I can play my best and give everything I need to help our team win. So, I think that's what the decision comes down to at the end of the day," Lawrence said Wednesday, adding that the decision comes down to what's best for the team and himself.
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"Ultimately for the team and what gives us the best shot to win on Sunday."
Through nine games this season, Lawrence has completed 61.3% of his passes for 2,004 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions.
NEXT MAN UP: Jaguars QB Mac Jones prepares each week like starter. He just might Sunday
The Jaguars are 2-7 and will face the 6-2 Vikings at EverBank Stadium on Sunday.
Jaguars backup QB Mac Jones will start vs. Vikings if Lawrence misses
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws the ball as quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks on during a combined NFL football training camp session between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 at EverBank Stadium’s Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
With Lawrence likely out, backup quarterback Mac Jones will get his first start since Week 12 last season as a member of the New England Patriots . Jones, a Jacksonville native, said Wednesday that he prepares like a starter and felt he'd be ready if his number was called.
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"I've done a great job sticking to my schedule as a starter and just going through each week and preparing like a starter and learning from Trevor and the coaches and watching how guys move and how they block and all that stuff. So it's been good," Jones said.
With the Patriots, Jones completed 66.1% of his passes for 8,946 yards, 46 touchdowns and 36 interceptions. Jones was traded to the Jaguars in March earlier this year for a 2024 sixth-round pick.
Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @Demetrius82 .
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