This offseason, a number of groups are breaking the financial institution for his or her quarterback. Nonetheless, the Jacksonville Jaguars ought to assume twice earlier than doing the identical for Trevor Lawrence.
After the Detroit Lions not too long ago signed QB Jared Goff to a four-year deal with a median annual wage of $53M, the Jaguars are contemplating making Lawrence the following $50M passer.
“I am informed that talks have been progressing pretty properly, that definitely there is a hope amongst each side that they’ll get this executed,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler stated Sunday on “SportsCenter,” via Bleacher Report. “He is three years into his rookie deal, so it isn’t pressing to should get it executed proper this second, however Jacksonville, I am informed, is fairly dedicated to making an attempt to get this executed. This may even be a deal most likely above that $50 million vary, however they’re all in on Lawrence; they have been speaking.”
The Jaguars not too long ago exercised Lawrence’s fifth-year option, that means he has two years left on his rookie contract. Jacksonville could need to be proactive and signal a deal earlier than the worth skyrockets, however extending him might be dangerous.
Lawrence — the primary total decide of the 2021 NFL Draft — has flashed potential in three seasons however failed to ascertain himself as a celebrity.
After main the Jaguars to a playoff win over the Los Angeles Chargers in 2022, he backtracked in 2023. In 16 video games, the 24-year-old tied for fourth within the league in interceptions (14) and completed 18th in QBR (56.1). Jacksonville additionally missed the postseason.