Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence has sprained AC joint

Field Level Media|published: Tue 26th December, 14:55 2023

Dec 24, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. credits: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is dealing with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, coach Doug Pederson confirmed Tuesday.

Lawrence sustained his latest injury while stretching to convert a fourth-and-1 in the third quarter of Sunday's 30-12 loss at Tampa Bay. He landed out of bounds on his right shoulder.

Pederson said Lawrence is improving but his status for Wednesday's practice is uncertain.

"Obviously he's a little bit sore but doing better today than he did yesterday," Pederson said Tuesday afternoon. "We'll see where he is at again tomorrow.

"May do a little something tomorrow but I would doubt that just because it's a little bit too soon, but we'll see as the week goes on."

Backup C.J. Beathard will work with the first team in practice Wednesday if Lawrence is unavailable.

Jacksonville has lost four in a row but still leads the AFC South based on tiebreakers. The Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans are all 8-7.

The Jaguars host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday and finish the regular season on the road against the Tennessee Titans on Jan. 7.

Lawrence finished 17-for-29 passing for 211 yards, two interceptions and a lost fumble against the Buccaneers.

He has also dealt with a high ankle sprain and a concussion this season but has not missed any games. The 2021 No. 1 overall pick has thrown for 3,736 yards with 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 15 starts.

—Field Level Media