Earlier this year, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife Marissa welcomed their first child, a daughter named Shae. On July 5th, Shae celebrated her first Independence Day, followed by her six-month milestone the very next day, which Marissa marked with a heartfelt post on Instagram.
In her tribute, Marissa wrote,
“Babygirl is 6 months old (crying, gushing, and white heart emojis).”
This moment highlights personal milestones amid the ongoing football season, reflecting Lawrence’s evolving family life.
Support and Praise from Teammates During Lawrence’s Break from Camp
While Trevor Lawrence is currently on a break from rookie training camp, his teammates continue to show strong support. On an episode of FS1’s SPEAK, edge rusher Josh Hines-Allen openly expressed his admiration for the Jaguars’ quarterback, emphasizing his trust and confidence in Lawrence’s leadership.
“I love Trevor. He’s my quarterback. I got his back no matter what. think it’s all up to him. I think wherever he wants us to be, he’s going to take us there. You know, I love Trevor at the end of the day.”
—Josh Hines-Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars edge rusher
Debate Surrounding Lawrence’s Contract and Performance Challenges
In early 2024, before the announcement of his daughter’s birth, Trevor Lawrence signed a five-year, $275 million contract extension, matching a then-record deal. However, his first season following the extension was marred by injuries and inconsistent play, culminating in career-low statistics with 172 completions for 2,045 yards and 11 touchdowns.
These struggles have sparked criticism and a tough label. Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report referred to Lawrence as one of the NFL’s most overpaid quarterbacks and raised concerns about his future with the Jaguars. Davenport noted,
“The Jaguars and Lawrence are stuck with one another for at least a few more years. But if he struggles again in 2025, the grumbles about his viability as Jacksonville’s future under center are only going to get louder.”
—Gary Davenport, Bleacher Report analyst
Upcoming Season Challenges and Team Performance Against NFC West Opponents
Lawrence and the Jaguars will face significant test in the coming season, including matchups against the highly competitive AFC West, which sent three teams to the playoffs last year. Additionally, Sports Illustrated’s Bryan Anthony Davis highlighted Jacksonville’s difficulties against NFC West teams, with a combined 8-20 record over recent seasons.
This breakdown of Jacksonville’s performance against NFC West clubs includes 2-5 against the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams, 1-5 against the San Francisco 49ers, 3-6 versus the Seattle Seahawks, and 2-4 against the Arizona Cardinals.
The Jaguars are set to kick off their 2025 campaign on September 7 against the Carolina Panthers at 1 p.m. ET, with the game airing on Fox.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. How bad was Trevor Lawrence’s injury?
A. Lawrence exited the game due to a concussion after Al-Shaair hit him on the helmet using his forearm during a tackle.
Q. How bad is Trevor Lawrence’s injury?
A. The Jacksonville Jaguars put quarterback Trevor Lawrence on injured reserve Wednesday. He got a concussion during a Week 13 loss to the Houston Texans. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Lawrence will soon have surgery on an AC joint injury in his left shoulder.
Q. What is Trevor Lawrence’s diagnosis?
A. This is his second diagnosed concussion with the Jaguars and the third in his three-year career, including his time at Clemson. Lawrence experienced a concussion in the Jaguars’ Week 15 loss to Baltimore last December but still played in their following game against Tampa Bay.