Jaguars shut down Trevor Lawrence for season after unlawful hit from Al-Shaair | NFL

The Jacksonville Jaguars have shut down quarterback Trevor Lawrence for the remainder of the season following his newest concussion.

With the Jaguars (2-10) eradicated from playoff competition, they positioned Lawrence on injured reserve on Wednesday. He can be eligible to return for the season finale at Indianapolis, however the perception is he gained’t play once more this season. Mac Jones is penciled in to start out rather than Lawrence at Tennessee (3-9) on Sunday.

Lawrence was carted off the sector after taking a violent shot to the facemask from Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair, a late hit that precipitated a sideline-clearing brawl and a second scuffle a couple of minutes later.

The blow left Lawrence within the fencing place – a typical response to a traumatic mind damage through which each fists clench – and he stayed on the bottom for a number of minutes whereas a melee ensued close by. Lawrence was rapidly dominated out with a concussion.

Al-Shaair, who was suspended three video games for the hit, has apologized to Lawrence. “To Trevor I genuinely apologize to you for what ended up occurring,” Al-Shaair wrote on X. “Earlier than the sport we spoke and I instructed you the way nice it was to see you again out on the sector and wished you nicely. I’d by no means need to see any participant harm due to a success I placed on them, particularly one which was dominated ‘late’ or ‘pointless.’”

It was the newest damage for Lawrence, who missed a recreation in 2023 due to a sprained proper shoulder. He additionally missed important follow time due to a sprained left knee in October, a sprained proper ankle in early December and a concussion two weeks later.

Lawrence threw for two,045 yards in 10 video games this season, with 11 landing passes and 7 interceptions. The Jaguars additionally signed John Wolford to the follow squad to present them a 3rd QB possibility.

Jacksonville have claimed receiver Josh Reynolds off waivers from Denver to fill Lawrence’s roster spot. The 29-year-old Reynolds has 12 catches for 183 yards and a landing this season.