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Lawrence 'grateful' for Cam Robinson, excited for Walker Little's opportunity with Jaguars
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence can't talk about the team's recent trade , sending starting left tackle Cam Robinson to the Minnesota Vikings for a reported conditional 2026 fifth-round pick.
However, he did share his appreciation for his long-time left tackle, adding that he's excited for the future with fourth-year tackle Walker Little .
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"So, I'm grateful for him, always going to wish him the best. He's a guy that I've loved playing with over the past few years," said Lawrence. "And so that's part of this business, right? The situations that change and losing teammates and friends and stuff in different areas, that can be tough."
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) tries to roll out of the pocket while being defended by Jaguars offensive tackles Cam Robinson (74) and Walker Little (72). Lawrence was was sacked for a loss on the play during early third quarter action. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the San Francisco 49ers at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL Sunday, November 12, 2023. The Jaguars trailed 13 to 3 at the half and fell to the 49ers with a final score of 34 to 3. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
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The two spent more than three seasons together with Robinson protecting Lawrence's blindside. In all, Robinson started 44 games at left tackle with Lawrence, missing a chunk of potential starts due to injury or suspension.
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While losing Robinson stings, Lawrence said he's confident in what Little brings.
"I will say, Walker's done a great job. I'm excited for this opportunity for him. He's played great when he's had the opportunities the last few years. He's been put in some tough spots. He's had to play a lot of different positions. He's had to come in, in '22 when Cam got hurt, and finish the season when we were on that run," Lawrence said of Little.
"We didn't skip a beat because he was prepared, and he prepared every day like a starter. So, he's been ready for his opportunities and that's not easy to do when you're not the full-time guy and now that he's getting that opportunity, I'm excited for him."
Little has started 14 games at left tackle and four at left guard in Jacksonville.
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The Jaguars will move forward with Little for the remainder of the season — nine games before deciding his future with the franchise. Little is set to be an unrestricted free agent after the season ends as he finishes the final year of his four-year rookie deal.
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' Lawrence gives thoughts on Robinson trade, Little's future
