The Jaguars have placed Trevor Lawrence on injured reserve, per an official team announcement, likely ending the veteran quarterback’s season after he suffered a concussion against the Texans in Week 13.
Lawrence was carted off the field after being hit while sliding by linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, who was suspended for three games for the play. Lawrence will be sidelined until at least Week 18, but with an existing shoulder injury and virtually no shot at the playoffs, Jacksonville may instead choose to shut down their franchise quarterback for the year.
Lawrence has been considering surgery for an AC joint sprain in his non-throwing shoulder, though he opted to return to the field in Week 13 after taking the Jaguars’ Week 12 bye to heal up. Now that he’s already on injured reserve, Lawrence may now have his surgery and get a head start on his recovery for next season.
More to come.