The coach expressed optimism that his quarterback could return Sunday as the Jaguars host Houston.
Lawrence commented on his status to reporters Wednesday, where he insisted his plan was to play and make a return this week."It would be great. That's what I want. I want to be back on the field playing with my teammates and that's the plan."on Nov. 3. In Lawrence's absence, backup quarterback Mac Jones has started for the Jaguars.
The Jaguars have lost four games in a row and hope Lawrence's potential return Sunday vs. the Texans brings some much needed mojo in the midst of a disappointing season.Blake Silverman is a breaking/trending news writer at Sports Illustrated. Blake has covered the WNBA, NBA, G League and college basketball since 2021 for numerous sites including Winsidr, SB Nation's Detroit Bad Boys and A10Talk.
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