When Trevor Lawrence first entered the Jacksonville Jaguars’ facility as the No. 1 overall pick in 2021, he was trying to figure everything out, from the NFL lifestyle to his new teammates. Now, three years later, Lawrence spends his lunch breaks sitting with different rookies to help ease their transition, showing his growth as a leader, according to receiver Christian Kirk.
Lawrence’s leadership development has been significant, and the Jaguars and his representatives have been negotiating a contract extension that could make him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the league, potentially over $50 million annually. The team aims to finalize the deal before the season starts, as general manager Trent Baalke prefers not to negotiate contracts during the season.
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Despite Lawrence’s relatively modest on-field achievements compared to other top-paid quarterbacks, the Jaguars see his potential, leadership, and age as reasons to invest heavily in him. His development under head coach Doug Pederson has been promising, with Pederson noting Lawrence’s increasing vocal leadership and ownership of the offensive system.
As Lawrence enters his fourth NFL season, he is expected to lead the Jaguars back to relevance, with hopes for a breakout season and a lucrative contract extension to match.
