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Trevor Lawrence won't play vs. Buccaneers, Jaguars' Christian Kirk has 'mild' calf injury
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After playing a significant number of snaps in practice this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is not expected to play Saturday at EverBank Stadium for the team's preseason Week 2 matchup, head coach Doug Pederson said before practice Thursday.
"Right now, Trevor, with getting all the reps here, he won't go. It'll be Mac [QB Mac Jones ] and C.J. [QB C.J. Beathard ], they'll split half a piece," he added.
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In 7 on 7 against the Buccaneers, Lawrence completed 13-of-18 passes for seven touchdowns and completed 18-of-27 passes for one TD in 11-on-11 periods the last two days of practice. No turnovers.
The Jaguars made both backup quarterbacks available to the media Thursday, adding to the suspense of whether Jones or Beathard will suit up Saturday.
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Pederson did not rule anyone else out, but it's unlikely many of the team's starters will suit up, allowing younger players to show the coaching staff why they belong on the team's 53-man roster.
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"Get through today. Check with Ferg [Vice President of Player Health and Performance Jeff Ferguson], medical staff, and be cautious with some guys right now. They might be banged up, but probably finalize that tomorrow, maybe even Saturday morning," Pederson said about players who could be held out Saturday.
Christian Kirk dealing with a 'mild calf injury,' unlikely to play vs. Bucs
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) walks on the field during a combined NFL football training camp session between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 at EverBank Stadium’s Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk missed a second-straight practice Thursday due to a "mild calf injury," Pederson said shortly before practice.
Kirk practiced the first day of practice sessions this week, Monday and Tuesday, and played in the team's preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs . He played seven snaps but did not see a target in seven snaps.
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Kirk is expected to be the team's first target at receiver after developing a close relationship with Lawrence since signing with the team during the 2022 offseason.
Pederson was not clear when Kirk would be made available to return to practice or play in games.
"It's kind of day-to-day. We'll get through this game, get to next week. We break camp after this game and get into more of a normal, kind of in-season type schedule. With more rest on it, we'll see where he is for Atlanta ," said Pederson.
Jaguars injury roundup vs. Buccaneers
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Rookie running back Keilan Robinson (toe) has not participated in practice the last couple of weeks and seems unlikely to suit up on Saturday.
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Guard Ezra Cleveland (heel/leg) is still making progress but practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday with more work on Thursday.
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Safety Daniel Thomas (foot/heel) did not practice Thursday but did participate earlier this week after suffering the injury last week. Pederson categorized his held-out status as simply "precautionary."
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DL Arik Armstead continues to re-acclimate himself after being activated from the team's physically unable to perform list .
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Rookie DL Jordan Jefferson (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday.
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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