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Trevor Lawrence shoulder injury: 'No definitive answers' on Jacksonville Jaguars QB yet
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The Trevor Lawrence Watch will extend into a second week, according to Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson .
Pederson told the media Monday at the Miller Electric Center that he had no "definitive answers" on Lawrence's status for a game at Detroit on Nov. 17 when the Jaguars (2-8) will face the Lions (8-1), who have the best record in the NFC.
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Lawrence, who has a left shoulder sprain (his non-throwing shoulder) missed only his second game in four years as a pro in Sunday's 12-7 loss at EverBank Stadium to the Minnesota Vikings .
"It's hard to tell ... right now we've still got a couple of days," Pederson said, referring to the next time the team will be in the building Wednesday.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) talks on the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
What about talk of surgery for Trevor Lawrence ?
Pederson discounted, at present, speculation that Lawrence will undergo surgery, which would almost surely end his season.
"At this point there's not been any talk on surgery," he said. "I don't know where the surgery talk's coming from."
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Would C.J. Beathard be ready?
Mac Jones had a dismal outing in replacing Lawrence, completing 14 of 22 passes for 111 yards, two interceptions, a fumble, three sacks and a 38.3 passer rating. The team signed C.J. Beathard, who was with the team from 2021 to this year's training camp, off Miami 's practice roster last week for insurance.
Beathard stepped in for Lawrence last year in a 26-0 victory over Carolina, the team's only victory in a six-game span to end the season. He had a groin injury during the final preseason game this year and was waived with an injury settlement.
Could Beathard play Sunday if Lawrence still can't go and Jones is ineffective again?
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"C.J. prepares just as if he's going to play," Pederson said. "I can't commit to that right now until I know Trevor's going to play or not but we'll definitely get him [Beathard] ready to go."
Jaguars may get Ezra Cleveland back
Pederson said offensive guard Ezra Cleveland (ankle) could begin practicing Wednesday.
"He should be out there at practice and maybe get a few snaps," Pederson said. "We'll see where he's at."
The only other noticeable injury during the Vikings game was running back Tank Bigsby , who came off in the first quarter with a ankle injury. Bigsby was able to return but had only 4 yards on two carries.
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"You saw Tank ... he kind of got hobbled but nothing serious," Pederson said.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Trevor Lawrence shoulder injury: No surgery talk, definitive answers
