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Trevor Lawrence 'not concerned' about contract extension with Jaguars, understands process
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Trevor Lawrence is fully aware of his contract situation and the fact that the Jacksonville Jaguars can offer him an extension now that he's fulfilled the first three years of his rookie deal.
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But, for now, he isn't too concerned about it.
"It's something I'm not concerned with. Obviously, I would love to get a deal done at some point, whether it's this year, next year, who knows, I'm not really worried about that," Lawrence said recently in an interview on NFL Network when asked about the situation.
"But obviously, you want to have some security and you want to make money."
Selected as the first-overall pick in 2021, Lawrence walked into the NFL with high expectations. Over the last two years, he's shown progress toward meeting them. Admittedly, though, Lawrence says he has plenty to improve, regardless of an extension.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) takes to the field before an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-3. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
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"I have a job to do, regardless of whether I get the extension this year, next year, whatever it is, I have the same job to do, it's not going to change," said Lawrence. "I gotta prepare myself to be the best player I can be next season and take us as far as we can go."
Lawrence completed 65.6% of his passes for 4,016 yards, 21 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 16 games in 2023. He also lost seven fumbles, something he and Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson have said cannot continue moving forward.
Lawrence's play was impacted this year by numerous injuries, including a knee sprain, suffered in Week 6; a high ankle sprain, suffered in Week 13; a concussion, suffered in Week 15; and a throwing shoulder injury, suffered in Week 16.
He missed one game due to injury — the only start he's missed in his NFL career — but since injuring his ankle against the Bengals in Week 13, Lawrence posted just one game with a completion percentage above 58.6% and had an even or negative turnover ratio in all five contests.
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Since entering the NFL, Lawrence has completed 63.8% of his passes for 11,770 yards, 58 touchdowns and 39 interceptions in 50 starts during the regular season. He's completed five fourth-quarter comebacks and six game-winning drives during the regular season and one during the postseason.
Lawrence has stood out as a sure-fire dependable starting quarterback who will only get better from here. If the Jaguars were to offer him an extension tomorrow, it's unlikely many around the league would raise their eyebrows.
For Lawrence, he's leaving everything up to his agents and the Jaguars' front office to figure out. He understands his role and does want what's best for him, but also said he's thinking about what's best for the team as well.
"I understand that there's a lot that goes into it. It's not just about me and my situation. We want to put our team in a good spot to have success moving forward. A lot that goes into it that I'm not even gonna think about because I gotta play football. I got a job to do," said Lawrence.
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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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This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence talks contract extension, timing on NFLN
