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Is Trevor Lawrence playing today? Concussion update for Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback
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Quarterback Trevor Lawrence left the Jacksonville Jaguars ' game last week with a concussion after taking a vicious hit. Is Trevor Lawrence playing today vs. the Tennessee Titans ?
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended three games for his late hit on a sliding Lawrence, a play that set off a benches-clearing brouhaha. The QB had just returned to the field after missing the previous two games with a shoulder injury.
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The Jaguars fell to 2-10 on the season and could be playing out the season without their franchise quarterback . Coach Doug Pederson has been dealing with a lot of injuries this season, with running backs Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby both missing time and receivers Christian Kirk and Gabe Davis already out for the season.
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Here's what we know about Lawrence's injury status, his concussion history and whether he is playing today vs. the Titans :
Is Trevor Lawrence playing?
No. Trevor Lawrence was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, meaning he will miss at least the Jaguars' next four games. With five weeks left and with Lawrence already dealing with a shoulder sprain, reports came out that he would get surgery on his left shoulder, ending his season.
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On Friday, coach Doug Pederson confirmed Lawrence would be getting surgery and said his move to the IR was more about the shoulder injury than his concussion. He also said the QB was still in the NFL's concussion protocol.
"Obviously, the injury on Sunday doesn't help, right?" Pederson said. "But it's just, I think, the right decision right now to go ahead and just shut him down and let him get fully healed. Clear the protocol first, obviously, and then tackle the other injury later on. That's our main focus right now is to make sure he's 100 percent and getting healthy and getting himself ready for the offseason."
Who is the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback today?
Mac Jones will be the starting quarterback in Lawrence's stead. The Jacksonville native and former No. 15 overall draft pick by the New England Patriots had his best game as a Jaguar last week, going 20 of 32 for 235 with two touchdowns after Lawrence left with a concussion. Jones is 57 of 92 for 512 yards, those two TDs and three interceptions in five games with Jacksonville, and he also ran for a touchdown in his first start Nov. 10 vs. the Vikings.
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C.J. Beathard is Jones' backup, while former Bishop Kenny star John Wolford was signed to the practice squad Wednesday.
Trevor Lawrence hit: What happened to Jaguars QB?
Late in the second quarter of the Jaguars' game December 1 against the Houston Texans, Trevor Lawrence scrambled out of the pocket and went to slide. Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair leveled him while he slid, leading into the hit with his forearm causing Lawrence's hit to bounce hard off the turf in Jacksonville.
Warning:The following video may be disturbing for some viewers.
The hit started a fight between the teams as Lawrence lay on the ground with his arms frozen in the "fencing posture," a sign of head trauma. Lawrence eventually sat up and was carted off the field. He was immediately ruled out for the rest of the game. He went 4 of 10 for 41 yards and an interception in the game.
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Trevor Lawrence stats
Career:60 games (all starts); 1,288 of 2,034 passing (63.3%); 13,815 yards with 69 touchdowns and 46 interceptions; 22-38 record as a starter; 112 sacks; 231 carries for 1,083 yards and 14 touchdowns; 36 fumbles.
2024 season:10 games (all starts); 172 of 284 passing (60.6%); 2,045 yards with 11 touchdowns and 7 interceptions; 2-8 record as a starter; 18 sacks; 26 carries for 119 yards and 3 touchdowns; 3 fumbles.
Trevor Lawrence concussion history
This is Trevor Lawrence's second diagnosed concussion with the Jaguars. The first came during a Sunday Night Football game December 17, 2023 against the Baltimore Ravens . Lawrence never left the game, finishing 25 of 43 for 264 yards and a touchdown. He was sacked once and lost two fumbles. He played the following week.
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Lawrence also suffered "concussion symptoms" in his freshman year at Clemson. The incident occurred September 29, 2018 against Syracuse, and he played the following week then, as well.
Trevor Lawrence injury history
Trevor Lawrence has started 60 of a possible 63 games since entering the NFL in 2021. He missed two games in November with an AC joint sprain in his left, non-throwing shoulder. During the first half of the Jaguars' game November 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles , Lawrence took a big hit from linebacker Zack Baun . He was late coming out of the locker room at halftime, but finished the game 16 of 31 for 169 yards and two interceptions. He ran for two touchdowns and was sacked twice.
Lawrence did not rule out surgery when asked about it last week, and coach Doug Pederson confirmed he will get that surgery after going on IR for his recent concussion. The decision would officially end his season, as recovery time for AC joint surgery is 4-6 months.
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The other game Lawrence missed came Week 17 of the 2023 season against the Carolina Panthers . He also was injured Oct. 15 of that season against the Indianapolis Colts , but still started the next game on Thursday night at the New Orleans Saints . Lawrence sustained ankle, knee, shoulder and head injures during the 2023 season and missed most of the team's practices, whether completely or limited, during the final six games of the year.
Jacksonville Jaguars depth chart
Here's a look at the quarterbacks on the Jaguars roster, along with their injury status:
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IR: Trevor Lawrence (out-concussion/shoulder)
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QB1: Mac Jones
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QB2: C.J. Beathard
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Practice squad: John Wolford
Where to watch Jaguars vs Titans : Time, TV schedule, streaming info
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When: 1 p.m. Sunday, December 8
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Where: Nissan Stadium (Nashville, Tennessee)
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TV: CBS
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Streaming: Paramount+ | Fubo
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Jaguars vs. Titans will broadcast nationally on CBS in Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season. Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber and Jason McCourty will call the game from the booth at Nissan Stadium, with AJ Ross reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include Paramount+ , CBS' subscription streaming service, and Fubo .
Contributing: Demetrius Harvey, Juston Lewis and Garry Smits, Florida Times-Union
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