DECEMBER 1: Lawrence is indeed active for today’s matchup against the Texans.
NOVEMBER 29: The first game after Jacksonville’s bye week was floated as a possible return date for quarterback Trevor Lawrence. As things stand, it appears that will indeed be the point at which he next takes the field. 
Lawrence resumed practicing this week while continuing to deal with an AC joint sprain in his non-throwing shoulder. Surgery is under consideration, but the former No. 1 pick’s preference is to return to action over the closing weeks of the season. The 2-9 Jaguars are set to face the Texans on Sunday, and Lawrence is on track to be in the lineup for that contest.
“He’s had a good week,” head coach Doug Pederson said (via Demetrius Harvey of the Florida Times-Union). “Done some really good things this week. I would say as of right now, yes, he will play.”
A postseason berth is not in the cards for Jacksonville, but having Lawrence back in the picture could offer a needed boost on offense. In two games with Mac Jones at the helm, the team has amassed only 313 yards and 13 points. Lawrence has not enjoyed a stellar campaign in his own regard, with his passer rating (87.9) being the worst mark since his rookie season. Still, he could give the Jags a higher floor in the passing game he if manages to avoid aggravating his shoulder injury.
Lawrence is attached to the $275MM extension he signed this offseason, so his long-term health is an obvious priority for the franchise. Pederson noted there will be no restrictions for the Clemson product provided he is on the field Sunday, though, so the team’s offense will look to operate as usual with its top signal-caller back in the fold. Should Lawrence encounter a setback in the immediate future, Jones would be in position to see playing time once again; it would currently come as a surprise if that were to become necessary, however.
just get the surgery man
And the question remains – WHY ?
WHY ?
Jack Youngblood played with a broken leg. McNabb hung 4 TD with a broken Fabia. Ronnie Lott cut off part of a finger to play. Philip Rivers refused to sit in the playoffs with a torn ACL. Brett Favre played with a broken thumb, torn bicep, dislocated shoulder, and more. Let’s not forget that Chris Sims played with a ruptured spleen.
A sprained AC joint in the non throwing shoulder? You have to earn respect, that’s why.
The major flaw in your argument is that none of those players you mentioned were attached to a $55MM per year investment by their team. An investment of that size needs to be protected otherwise a HC is putting his job at risk (perhaps a moot point in Pederson’s case). I’d also suggest that a player who has been in the league for 4 season and still hasn’t earned respect, might want to start thinking about other career options.
My intended point is ‘team is flailing like a caught fish’ so why risk additional damage?
I get the past players yet this generation doesn’t possess that generations grit, here and there maybe, but generally speaking team management and players are a bit more ‘protective’ of their product.
My reply was directed at the barber. I agree that risking a $55MM per year investment when the season is lost is pointless. I doubt doing so would enhance Pederson’s future job opportunities. GMs take notice of things like this when they are considering candidates for a HC job.
As if he’s the answer.
Lawrence is 2-5 against the Texans with a 76.0 passer rating so this is a great spot for a HC on the hot seat to start him…lol.
Just tank the next 2 years and get the Manning kid
That concussion today will make him wonder how many more years he has left?
I’m not sure he even knows he’s a football player at this point.