Trevor Lawrence is dealing with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder, and it could lead to missed time. The Jaguars’ franchise quarterback will likely be out for Week 10, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. 
Lawrence is weighing his options at this point and is currently considered day to day. If he were to miss Jacksonville’s next game, it would mark only the second time in his career he was unable to suit up for a contest. Surgery could be a consideration down the road, but Rapoport adds nothing is imminent on that front.
Injuries were an issue for much of last season in Lawrence’s case, and his play when on the field did match expectations as Jacksonville fell short of a postseason berth. The 2024 campaign has also not gone according to plan, and with a 2-7 record the Jags are once again on track to miss the playoffs. A cautious approach with respect to Lawrence’s recovery process would thus come as no surprise.
The former No. 1 pick’s passer rating for 2024 (87.9) is the lowest mark of his career since his rookie season, and his 11:6 touchdown-to-interception ratio leaves plenty to be desired. Jacksonville’s offense is already notably shorthanded with wideout Christian Kirk out for the season, and the unit would face an even steeper challenge against the Vikings if Lawrence were to be sidelined as well. Given the latter’s $55MM-per-year extension worked out this offseason, a long-term outlook with respect to his recovery would be sensible.
Provided Lawrence does indeed miss out for Week 10, Mac Jones will be in line to get the start in his place. The offseason trade acquisition has played only 17 snaps so far this year, but that could change in the immediate future. Jacksonville reunited with C.J. Beathard yesterday, a move which gives the team depth under center if needed. Lawrence’s status over the coming days and (especially if surgery does become a possibility) beyond will be worth following closely.