The Jacksonville Jaguars have decided to shut down quarterback Trevor Lawrence for the rest of the season after he suffered his latest concussion.
Since the Jaguars (2-10) are no longer in playoff contention, they placed Lawrence on injured reserve on Wednesday. While he could return for the season finale against Indianapolis, it’s believed he won’t play again this season.
To fill Lawrence’s spot on the roster, the Jaguars claimed receiver Josh Reynolds off waivers from Denver. Reynolds, 29, has 12 catches for 183 yards and one touchdown this season.
Mac Jones is expected to start for the Jaguars in place of Lawrence this Sunday against Tennessee (3-9).
Lawrence was carted off the field after taking a hard hit to the facemask from Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair.
The hit, which sparked a brawl on the sideline and another fight shortly after, left Lawrence in the fencing position — a common response to a brain injury where both fists clench. Lawrence remained on the ground for several minutes before being ruled out with a concussion.
This injury is the latest for Lawrence, who missed a game in 2023 due to a sprained right shoulder. He also missed time earlier this season because of a sprained left knee in October, a sprained right ankle in early December, and now this concussion.
Lawrence threw for 2,045 yards, 11 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 10 games this season. The Jaguars also signed John Wolford to their practice squad to give them a third quarterback option.
