Trevor Lawrence was limited to 10 games last season as a result of the AC joint sprain he suffered in his non-throwing shoulder. He will participate in the Jaguars’ offseason team activities, though, as his rehab continues to take place smoothly. 
When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Jacksonville’s franchise passer said he has already been throwing this spring (video link). He added he will take part in OTAs but will be on a pitch count when doing so. Lawrence also expects to be fully cleared well in time for the start of the 2025 season, something which was the case when he underwent surgery in December.
“I’m very optimistic I’ll be perfectly good for the season,” the former No. 1 pick said. “But as far as just right now, I think just kind of pacing ourselves as OTAs go and working myself up to where I’m in shape as far as throwing. Just the amount of throws might be a little lighter to start and work our way up, just until I get really fully back.”
Through his first three NFL seasons, Lawrence only missed one game. That level of durability changed in 2024, with the shoulder injury resulting in what was at first a brief absence. The 25-year-old returned to the lineup after missing two contests, but it was in that game that he suffered a concussion after taking a hit to the head from Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. With the Jags out of contention by that point, it came as no surprise the team shut Lawrence down for the rest of the campaign.
Expectations will once again be high for the Clemson product once the new season starts. Lawrence is attached to a deal averaging $55MM per year, which puts him in a tie for second in the league in terms of annual compensation. Jacksonville has made the postseason once in four years since drafting Lawrence, who has yet to throw more than 25 touchdowns in a season.
The Jaguars expectedly moved on from head coach Doug Pederson following the 2024 campaign after he was unable to duplicate the team’s run to the divisional round from 2022. General manager Trent Baalke was initially retained, but he too was ultimately dismissed. The team now has a regime led by Liam Coen and James Gladstone in place, and maximizing Lawrence’s potential will be critical in determining its success.
Mac Jones departed in free agency, but Jacksonville has a new backup quarterback in the form of Nick Mullens. The latter could see some additional reps during spring practices, but Lawrence remains on track to be at full strength in time for the season.
To be injured Week 3
Bust.
I wouldn’t call him a bust but he will have to do a lot better to convince anyone he is worth $55MM per year.
The entire franchise is a bust.
9 of their losses last season were by 5 points or less so I don’t think they are as bad of a train wreck as some other teams around the league. They own the Colts in Jacksonville having won the last 10 meetings.
It’s inexplicable why they ever gave him the bag when they didn’t have to. He’s going into year 5 he should have figured it out by now. If he returns with a performance like 2024 then the Jaguars immediately become the Cleveland Browns a team with a QB who is untradeable with a contract that is an albatross around the neck of the team.