Jaguars GM vows to tackle Trevor Lawrence's contract extension at 'appropriate time'

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Trevor Lawrence, the No. 1 overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, recently wrapped up an injury-riddled third season as the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback.

Lawrence signed a four-year contract with the Jaguars, making him eligible for an extension this offseason. Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke is tasked with making a decision on Lawrence's long-term future with the team.

The Jaguars could let Lawrence play out the 2024 season under the final year of his rookie deal, or they could pick up his fifth-year option, which would tie the young quarterback to the franchise through the 2025 season. Baalke spoke with reporters on Thursday and suggested that the organization is open to getting a long-term deal done with Lawrence at some point before the 2024 season kicks off. 

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Quarterback Trevor Lawrence of the Jaguars looks to pass against the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium on Oct. 15, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida. (Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

But Baalke cautioned that contract talks would not be rushed and would only happen when the timing is right.

"As far as Trevor and the long-term relationship with this team, there’s no doubt in that," Baalke said. "We’re going to get something done at the appropriate time."

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Lawrence's consecutive starts streak came to an end this past season, as he dealt with injury. Despite playing in 16 games instead of 17, his 2023 passing yardage was similar to his 2022 output. Lawrence finished his most recent campaign with 4,016 through