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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence returned to practice but still needs to clear the NFL's concussion protocol in order to play in Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Doug Pederson believes there is a better than 50% chance that Lawrence will clear the protocol and play. If Lawrence is unable to play, backup quarterback C.J. Beathard will make his first start since 2020.
Trevor Lawrence | QB
Injury
- Lawrence must clear the NFL's concussion protocol to play in Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- He has started 48 consecutive games, tied with Patrick Mahomes for the second-longest active streak among quarterbacks.
- Lawrence suffered the concussion in the Jaguars' loss to Baltimore last Sunday.
- He has completed 65.9% of his passes for 3,525 yards and 18 touchdowns with 10 interceptions this season.
- This is Lawrence's third injury in 2023, having previously sprained his left knee and suffered a high ankle sprain.
C.J. Beathard | QB
Backup
- If Trevor Lawrence is unable to play, C.J. Beathard will make his first start since 2020.
- Beathard is 2-10 as a starter in his career, all with the San Francisco 49ers.
- He has completed 58.7% of his passes for 2,892 yards and 15 touchdowns with 12 interceptions in his 12 starts.
- Beathard has completed 59.5% of his passes for 3,614 yards and 18 touchdowns with 14 interceptions in his career.
Jacksonville Jaguars
- If Trevor Lawrence is unable to play, backup quarterback C.J. Beathard will start.
- Lawrence has started 48 consecutive games, tied with Patrick Mahomes for the second-longest active streak among quarterbacks.
