The Jacksonville Jaguars confirmed that their starting quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, will be out for the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers. The Jags will turn to backup C.J. Beathard to start under center on Sunday.
This will be the first time that Lawrence has missed a game since entering the league as a No. 1 overall pick in 2021. His streak of 49 consecutive starts was the second longest in the league behind Josh Allen’s 94 games.
Lawrence is dealing with a shoulder injury he sustained in a 30-12 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16. The 24-year-old player didn’t practice throughout the week but is expected to recover in time for the season finale against the Tennessee Titans.
Beathard played in six games this season, completing 23 out of 29 pass attempts and throwing for 171 yards and a touchdown. The veteran has a 2-10 record as a starter, with all of his starts coming during his time with the San Francisco 49ers between 2017 and 2020.
The Jags enter the Panthers game looking to end their four-game losing streak. They currently sit at the top of the AFC South at 8-7, the same record as their divisional rivals, Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts.
