Latest Trevor Lawrence Report Might Bode Well For Mac Jones

Could the former Patriots quarterback start the rest of the season?

The Jacksonville Jaguars publicly aren’t sounding the alarms on Trevor Lawrence but reports on the quarterback tell a different story.

Head coach Doug Pederson all but confirmed Mac Jones would start this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Lawrence suffered a shoulder injury last week, but Pederson was optimistic it wasn’t a long-term issue.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Saturday reported that Lawrence’s left shoulder was “more week-to-week than day-to-day.” The Jaguars play the Vikings this Sunday then the Detroit Lions next week. They’ll likely be 2-9 heading into their Week 12 bye. Fowler questioned if the Jags would comprise their franchise QB’s future after the bye.

“Wouldn’t count Trevor out. Tough dude,” a source told Fowler.

If Lawrence were to get shut down or get extended rest, that would be a huge benefit for Jones. He could use the second half of the season as a dress rehearsal to showcase he can still be a starting quarterback in the NFL. However, it could turn against him if he isn’t able to perform well, and Jacksonville chooses to turn to third-string signal-caller C.J. Beathard.

Patriots fans will keep a keen eye on Jones to see if this Sunday is the beginning of the former New England signal-caller’s run as the Jaguars starter.