- ABC News
- November 8, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It does not appear that Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will play against the Vikings on Sunday because of his left shoulder injury, coach Doug Pederson said Friday morning. "It is trending toward [Lawrence] not playing," Pederson said. Mac Jones, whom the Jaguars acquired via trade in March, will start against the Vikings if Lawrence is out. C.J. Beathard, whom the Jaguars signed off the Miami Dolphins' practice squad Wednesday, would be Jones' backup. Lawrence is among eight players listed as questionable to play on Friday's injury report, as were wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) and Gabe Davis (shoulder). Starting left guard Ezra Cleveland (ankle) and reserve defensive tackle Maason Smith (ankle) were ruled out. This would be just the second game that Lawrence has missed since the Jaguars drafted him first overall in 2021. He did not play against the Carolina...