Trevor Lawrence, the quarterback for the Jaguars, is cleared to play against the Bucs and is anticipated to start.
Trevor Lawrence, the quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars, passed the NFL’s concussion protocol on Saturday and will go to Tampa Bay with the team.
A major boost for the Jaguars (8-6) as they look to snap a three-game losing streak and maintain their top spot in the AFC South is anticipated when Lawrence starts Sunday against the Buccaneers (7-7).
The club doctors and the independent neurological consultant for the league approved Lawrence to practice on Friday, his first day of practice this week.
During the team’s last drive in a 23-7 loss to Baltimore last Sunday, Lawrence was scumbling across the middle when the Jaguars believe he suffered a head injury. Following the collision, he misfired on seven of his last eight passes, a run of play that caused some concern for his health. Lawrence described his post-game symptoms.
Despite being doubtful to play on multiple occasions during the past two seasons, Lawrence managed to avoid missing a start for the first time in his three-year professional career. He overcame a damaged toe the previous season, a sprained knee in October, and a high ankle sprain in the last three weeks to continue playing.
The Jaguars are already without receivers Christian Kirk (groin) and Zay Jones (knee/hamstring), as well as left tackle Cam Robinson (knee). Playing without Lawrence would have presented a whole other set of challenges for a team hoping to qualify for the postseason for the first time since 1998–99.
This season, Lawrence has passed for 3,525 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. In addition, he has six fumbles, four touchdowns on the ground, and a career-high 32 sacks.
