Doug Pederson: Trevor Lawrence “probably” a game-time decision on Sunday

Despite struggling a excessive ankle sprain on Monday night time, there’s a risk Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will swimsuit as much as play the Browns on Sunday.

Jacksonville head coach Doug Pederson mentioned Lawrence will probably be listed as questionable and replied, “Probably so” when requested if the QB will probably be a game-time decision.

“I mean, he’s feeling good. We’ll see,” Pederson mentioned in his Friday press convention. “He moved around a little bit yesterday, see how he does today. Kind of base it on medical staff, how Trevor feels, and if he can go or not.”

Lawrence was a restricted observe participant on Thursday after he was sidelined for Wednesday’s session. Though Lawrence has handled a few accidents, he has not but missed a begin for the reason that Jaguars chosen him at No. 1 general in 2021.

Pederson famous Lawrence’s effort to get able to play this week shows his bodily and psychological toughness.

“I believe when your quarterback exudes that, I think it does send a message to the rest of your team — in a good way,” Pederson mentioned. “And still optimistic, obviously, for this weekend. But, again, the fact that he’s willing and able to put himself out there for his teammates and his team speaks volumes.”

There is potential for the sector situations to be moist, with rain within the forecast for Cleveland on Sunday. Pederson mentioned that’s not more likely to have an effect on Lawrence’s sport standing.

“Maybe some, but not a whole lot,” Pederson mentioned. “It’s more on Trevor, how he feels, and really talking to the docs and seeing, medically, if he’s not in any harm.”

If Lawrence can’t play, then C.J. Beathard will begin for Jacksonville. It can be Beathard’s first begin since 2020 with San Francisco.

Lawrence has accomplished 68 % of his passes for 3,004 yards with 14 touchdowns and 7 interceptions to this point this season, good for a 94.4 passer ranking.