NFL: Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence to sit out Hall of Fame game

Date:

Share post:


Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence heads to the Hall of Fame game as more of a coach than player on Thursday.

Head coach Doug Pederson said Lawrence is not playing in the preseason kickoff showcase in Canton, Ohio, even with No. 2 quarterback C.J Beathard limited by a groin injury.

Jake Luton will start and go well into the game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

“Trevor’s been getting a lot of great looks here in practice,” Pederson said.

Lawrence, the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has taken quickly to a new system that requires pre-snap adjustments and constant motion from backs and receivers.

“Like every offense, there’s little things that you just learn and deeper and deeper every time you go through – nuances based on certain coverages, certain checks,” Lawrence said. “You get to the point where it all opens up. And it’s like, ‘OK, this is also something you could check to, if you don’t like this look, and you see you have a matchup here,’ and then it goes off of that. It’s always evolving.

Pederson said Lawrence is in a “good spot” with more than a month to prepare for the NFL regular-season opener against the Washington Commanders.

Beathard’s status could be updated, but he’s not expected to play, Pederson said. Running back Travis Etienne (illness) is also out.

–Field Level Media

spot_img

Related articles

NFL: Report: Big bidding expected for NFL Christmas games

There will be a hot commodity on the market ahead of next holiday season: a pair of NFL...

NFL: Report: Commanders signing WR Olamide Zaccheaus

The Washington Commanders have agreed to terms with veteran wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, multiple reports said Thursday. Zaccheaus, 26,...

NFL: Patriots special teams veteran Cody Davis announces retirement

New England Patriots veteran special teams player Cody Davis announced his retirement on social media Thursday after 11...

NFL: Reports: Chiefs reach deal with rugby player

The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms with former rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, multiple media outlets reported. Bleacher...

FREE

Get the most important breaking news and analyses for Free.

Thank you for subscribing

Something went wrong.