Trevor Lawrence took an enormous step in the appropriate course as he seems to be to maintain his consecutive begin streak alive.
The fourth-year quarterback has suited up 48 straight video games, however his streak was in appreciable doubt as he entered concussion protocol earlier this week.
On Saturday, the Jacksonville Jaguars introduced the star signal-caller had cleared the protocol and traveled with the workforce to Tampa Bay.
Lawrence is now anticipated to be beneath heart Sunday because the Jaguars look to finish a three-game dropping streak and keep atop the AFC South.
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Lawrence practiced Friday for the primary time all week and was later cleared by workforce docs and the league’s impartial neurological guide. He’s additionally nonetheless coping with an ankle damage he sustained in Week 13.
The workforce believes Lawrence suffered the pinnacle damage as he scrambled throughout a play late in a Week 15 loss to the Ravens. Lawrence managed to complete the sport, however he failed to finish seven of his closing eight passes after the hit. The misfires appeared to lift some concern concerning the quarterback’s well being. He reported concussion-like signs after the sport.
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This season, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, Browns receiver Amari Cooper and Saints wideout Chris Olave all gained clearance earlier than their subsequent video games and all performed per week after coming into the protocol.
The Jags already are with out left deal with Cam Robinson (knee) and receivers Christian Kirk (groin) and Zay Jones (knee/hamstring). Taking part in with out Lawrence would have been a wholly totally different impediment to beat for a franchise attempting to make the playoffs in consecutive years for the primary time since 1998-99.
Lawrence has thrown for 3,525 yards, 18 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season. He additionally has 4 speeding scores and 6 fumbles, and he’s been sacked a profession high-tying 32 occasions.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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