The Jaguars are “unlikely” to have starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence available for Jacksonville’s Week 10 home matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Lawrence injured his left, non-throwing shoulder in the second quarter of Jacksonville’s Week 9, 28-23 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He began Week 10 as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday.
Rapoport later responded to a rumor that Lawrence’s injury required surgery, saying no such operation was scheduled but that it remains an option as the quarterback nurses his shoulder.
Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said before practice on Wednesday that he was uncertain about Lawrence’s status for Sunday.
“Can’t answer that. Can’t answer that today,” Pederson stated. “Not sitting here Wednesday, no.”
If Lawrence can not go against the Vikings, it will mark the second missed game of his four-season NFL career. He missed Jacksonville’s Week 17 matchup with Carolina in 2023 after suffering multiple injuries in the weeks leading up, including a concussion and a hurt ankle, shoulder and knee.
Lawrence has completed 168-of-274 (61.3%) of his passes for 2,004 yards with 11 touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He has rushed 25 times for 113 yards and three touchdowns.
Mac Jones, who Jacksonville traded for from New England this offseason, would start against Minnesota if Lawrence is unable to play.
Jones has completed six-of-nine passes for 28 yards in two appearances this season.
