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Trevor Lawrence officially active as Jacksonville Jaguars get set to face Houston Texans
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is returning after missing the last two games due to an AC joint sprain in his left, non-throwing shoulder sustained in Week 9 against the Philadelphia Eagles .
He is officially active with the team releasing their inactive list moments ago.
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Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said Wednesday that he expected Lawrence to be ready to play against the Houston Texans after three weeks, including the team's Week 12 bye week.
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Jacksonville is attempting to finish the season strong after a 2-9 start with three blowout losses. The team is coming off the worst loss in franchise history against the Detroit Lions .
With Lawrence back, the team could return to better form after two disappointing showings from backup QB Mac Jones against the Vikings and Lions.
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Lawrence has completed 61.3% of his passes for 2,004 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions this season through nine games. He's had an up-and-down season to date but had been playing well leading up to his injury.
Trevor Lawrence officially active, returning from left shoulder injury
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to pass during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 2021 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Jaguars hosted the Texans during a regular season NFL game. Houston defeated Jacksonville 30-16. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Lawrence practiced limited all three days this week, but his status never appeared in doubt after Pederson and Lawrence's press conferences on Wednesday.
Pederson re-affirmed that position on Friday, noting that he expected Lawrence to suit up.
"Yeah, I mean, he's had a good week. He's obviously done some really good things this week. I would say as of right now, yes. He will play. We'll get through today, Friday, Saturday, but he's had a good week," said Pederson.
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Jacksonville is also getting back running back Tank Bigsby who missed the team's Week 11 game against the Lions due to a hamstring injury. Bigsby practiced in full all week and is officially active.
The Jaguars ruled out one player, linebacker Yasir Abdullah , due to injury. Abdullah is dealing with a hamstring injury sustained just ahead of the team's game against the Lions.
Full Jaguars inactives vs. Texans:Abdullah, OL Javon Foster , DL Esezi Otomewo , RB D'Ernest Johnson, DL Jordan Jefferson , QB CJ Beathard (emergency third quarterback)
Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @Demetrius82 or on Bluesky @ Demetrius .
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This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) active, will play in Jaguars-Texans
