The Jacksonville Jaguars have ruled out quarterback Trevor Lawrence for their upcoming game against the Houston Texans, ending his streak of starts that began in 2018. The former Clemson Tiger was injured in the fourth quarter of the Jaguars’ Week 1 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, suffering a sprained throwing shoulder.
The injury is a major blow to the Jaguars, who had been relying on Lawrence to lead them to success this season. The rookie QB had been impressive in his first two NFL games, throwing for 613 yards and three touchdowns while completing nearly 70 percent of his passes.
Lawrence’s streak of starts was impressive, as he had started every game since his freshman year at Clemson. He was the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and was expected to be the franchise quarterback for the Jaguars.
In his absence, the Jaguars will turn to veteran Gardner Minshew II to lead the offense. Minshew has been a reliable backup for the Jaguars since being drafted in 2019, and he has shown flashes of brilliance in his limited playing time.
The Jaguars will also be without starting running back James Robinson, who is out with an ankle injury. The team will likely turn to Chris Thompson and Devine Ozigbo to fill the void in the backfield.
The Jaguars will need to find a way to win without their two stars, as they face a tough test against the Texans. It will be a difficult task, but if they can pull it off, it could be a sign of things to come for the Jaguars this season.
It is unclear how long Lawrence will be out for, but it is certain that the Jaguars will miss his presence on the field. The team will hope that he can make a speedy recovery and return to the field soon. Until then, they will have to rely on Minshew and the rest of their offense to get the job done.
