JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The season is likely over for Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence after the team placed him on the injured reserve list Wednesday afternoon, three days after he suffered his second concussion in less than a year in a game against the Texans.
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Putting Lawrence on IR means that Lawrence will miss at least four games. He could potentially return for the finale, but that seems unlikely with the Jaguars (2-10) officially eliminated from the playoff race.
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The team made the announcement on its X account on Wednesday.
Lawrence was attempting to slide in the second quarter against the Texans when he was hit by linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. The hit was considered illegal and led to multiple skirmishes and ejections. Al-Shaair was suspended three games on Tuesday, although he is appealing the decision.
Hours after the game, Lawrence posted an update on X, thanking fans for their support. There were signs that Lawrence could miss extended time. On Tuesday, the team signed former Bishop Kenny star John Wolford to the practice squad, an indication that the team was planning to start Mac Jones and elevate CJ Beathard from the practice squad.
It's the second head injury Lawrence has suffered in less than a year. He went into the concussion protocol following a loss to the Ravens on Dec. 17, 2023. Lawrence's head injury against Baltimore on "Sunday Night Football" wasn't nearly as bad. Doug Pederson revealed that in passing in his postgame press conference and Lawrence stayed in to finish the Ravens game. Sunday's injury against Houston was as bad as it gets.