As the Jacksonville Jaguars begin their new training camp, quarterback Trevor Lawrence is back healthy and ready to guide a team featuring many new players. After an injury-shortened previous season, Lawrence expressed optimism about his physical condition and the team’s potential for growth in 2024. His return marks a crucial step for the Jaguars as they aim to climb higher in the NFL standings.

Lawrence Reflects on His Physical and Mental Journey

During a media session, Lawrence shared his thoughts on recovering from injury and the impact it has had on his outlook. He admitted missing the experience of playing but gained a greater appreciation for the sport during his time away from the field. Lawrence said,

“I feel really good. It’s the best I’ve felt in a long time physically. Yeah, it sucks not playing, not being on the field. That’s what I love to do. I love to play. You put in all the work in the offseason and through camp, then to have the season cut short isn’t fun. It’s given me a really great appreciation for the game and how much I love it and love being out here,”

—Trevor Lawrence, Quarterback.

He also noted how being sidelined forced him to rethink his relationship with health and the game, stating,

“Sometimes you take things for granted when you get to do it every day and you’re healthy. You take your health for granted or playing the game for granted, when that’s taken away for a little bit, you kind of reflect and take a step back.”

—Trevor Lawrence, Quarterback.

Adjusting Training and Recovery for Long-Term Success

Lawrence explained how the offseason focused heavily on rehabilitation and preventive measures, particularly related to his shoulder surgery. His recovery incorporated a blend of prehab, therapy, and new training methods designed to strengthen vulnerable areas and reduce the risk of reinjury. He detailed his new approach:

“A lot more prehab, rehab, therapy stuff on my shoulder, obviously after the surgery. I think through the injuries I’ve had, you learn things and you try to really stress those areas and put them in different, I guess, positions and uncomfortable spots, and you train those things to avoid reinjuring the same thing,”

—Trevor Lawrence, Quarterback.

He also emphasized learning from his past physical setbacks, noting the importance of strategic conditioning to build strength in key regions such as shoulders, hips, and lower body. Lawrence said,

“I think you learn a lot after getting hurt as far as my body, and maybe you look at things in our plan, maybe we didn’t address that enough, and we can add some mass there, we can add some strength there, whether it’s shoulders or lower body or hips or whatever. There are a lot of things you can learn from injuries and how to kind of minimize those moving forward.”

—Trevor Lawrence, Quarterback.

Looking Ahead: Growth for Lawrence and the Jaguars

While the setbacks have affected Lawrence’s recent playtime, his experience with injury and recovery has offered valuable insights that can benefit not only himself but the entire Jacksonville Jaguars franchise. Head Coach Liam Coen and the coaching staff plan to incorporate these lessons in preparing the team for a more competitive 2025 campaign. Lawrence’s leadership and fresh perspective bring hope that the Jaguars can improve and contend strongly moving forward.

With new teammates joining the roster and Lawrence back at full strength, the Jaguars are motivated to elevate their play and seek greater success in the coming seasons. The quarterback’s resilience and determination exemplify the team’s commitment to overcoming adversity and striving for excellence.