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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence exited Sunday's game against the Houston Texans with a head injury after taking a brutal blow from Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, who was suspended three games for the hit. Now, it looks like Lawrence's season is over after being placed on injured reserve.
This move comes after Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson addressed Lawrence's injury status earlier Wednesday, via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
“#Jaguars coach Doug Pederson tells reporters that QB Trevor Lawrence is in the NFL's concussion protocol and won't practice today,” Rapoport wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
The hit on Lawrence sparked outrage among fans and led to a fight on the field. Lawrence was ultimately carted off the field following the hit, and Al-Shaair was ejected from the game. Al-Shaair apologized before his suspension, which he appealed.
The Jaguars now hold a 2-10 record this season. They are in last place in the AFC South. It has been a disappointing campaign for Jacksonville to say the least.
Lawrence, 25, has dealt with injury trouble in the '24 campaign. Overall, he has appeared in 10 games, recording 2,045 yards and 11 touchdowns during that span. It has been a down year for Lawrence, but he has been limited by injuries. The Jaguars still surely envision him as their QB of the future.
With that being said, it is clear that Jacksonville needs to turn things around. They have been competitive in recent seasons, but 2024 has been a forgettable campaign up to this point, with Pederson firmly on the hot seat. It's expected that he will be fired at the end of the season, and perhaps even earlier.
Jacksonville will attempt to jump back into the win column against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. They would love to finish the season strong, but Trevor Lawrence's absence will make that more difficult. Mac Jones is in line to start the rest of the way.
