Jaguars QB Lawrence taking 'cautious and aggressive' approach to returning from sprained shoulder
Trevor Lawrence is trying to be cautious and aggressive with his sprained throwing shoulder
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence is trying to be cautious and aggressive with his sprained throwing shoulder, hoping the approach could help him return to the starting lineup for Jacksonville's pivotal regular-season finale at Tennessee on Sunday.
Lawrence practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, but did not throw during the portion of practice open to reporters. He missed all of last week while resting his right shoulder and sat out Sunday's 26-0 win against Carolina, ending a streak of 51 consecutive starts for the first overall pick in the 2021 draft.
“It’s feeling better," Lawrence said Wednesday. “Obviously missing last week’s game is a little slower than I would’ve liked it to be progressing, but it actually feels pretty decent. It’s getting better every day. Just trying to be cautious but also aggressive in how I’m trying to treat it so I can to get back as quick as possible but also be smart. So it’s a fine line.”
Lawrence sprained an AC joint while diving for a first down on a fourth-and-1 play the previous week at Tampa Bay. He could barely lift his arm in the locker room afterward and has been unable to throw much since.
