Third-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence was visibly upset after he suffered what seemed to be a critical ankle harm in Monday’s night time three-point loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Jaguars later confirmed that Lawrence had a high-ankle sprain, which was far much less extreme than what was initially feared. On Wednesday, Lawrence was seen sporting a strolling boot and advised reporters he felt “a lot better” than he believed he would on the time.
He additionally expressed gratitude that the harm was not almost as dangerous as what he thought. “I’m thankful it’s not a worse injury than what I thought on the field,” Lawrence mentioned.
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is attended on the sector after he was injured through the second half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Picture/John Raoux)
Lawrence sat out of the workforce’s follow on Wednesday and his standing for Sunday’s matchup with the Cleveland Browns stays up within the air.
The Jaguars ended their playoff drought final season, and are within the midst of a playoff push. Jacksonville additionally has its sights set on the highest seed within the AFC, which might give the workforce a first-round bye and residential discipline benefit all through the playoffs.
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Second-year Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson mentioned the workforce should discover a technique to make it via the ultimate 5 video games of the season, even when Lawrence just isn’t obtainable.
“We have to weather this storm, so to speak,” Pederson mentioned.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is assisted off the sector after he was injured through the second half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Picture/John Raoux)
Lawrence made it clear that he wouldn’t swimsuit up if he was not capable of assist his workforce.
“(I’d) never put myself or the team at higher risk that we aren’t going to do our best because I can’t do my job,” Lawrence mentioned.
“If I can be out there and be myself for the most part, then I’m going to be out there.”
Lawrence’s leg was unintentionally stepped on by offensive lineman Walker Little as he dropped again within the fourth quarter on Monday.
“It’s a freak thing. If I’m 6 inches to the left or right, it doesn’t happen,” Lawrence mentioned when he spoke about how he sustained the harm.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) goals a cross through the second half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Picture/John Raoux)
Lawrence tried to stroll off the sector below his energy after his ankle bent backwards, however he finally wanted assist from a number of the workforce’s athletic coaching workers.
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Lawrence later took the blame for opting towards utilizing a cart, saying he was not conscious that cameras would seize him making the significantly prolonged trek to the locker room space.
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“We talked about getting a cart, and I was going to get a cart, and then I’m standing there. I’m already on the sideline at that point, the tunnel is right there — I just wanted to get off the field and get out of there — I didn’t know what was going on with my ankle, and I felt like I could get off. I was like, ‘Hey, you’re good. Just don’t bring it out — I’m going in.’ Once I got in there, I’m like, ‘This is a pretty long walk.’ I was already there, and they asked again if I wanted a cart, and I’m like, ‘No — we were going to make it the whole way there.’ Didn’t know there was cameras in the tunnel, so that’s kind of everywhere.
“After all we’ve carts, and we’ve every little thing we’d like, and I used to be the one that did not select to take one. So, put that on me. Perhaps that was dumb. Perhaps I ought to’ve taken one. No matter. However it’s nothing to do with us not having a cart obtainable. I do not suppose that will occur within the Nationwide Soccer League, particularly right here with the crew that we’ve.”
