Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence 'thankful' ankle injury isn't more severe, makes limited return to practice

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Third-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence was visibly upset after he suffered what appeared to be a serious ankle injury in Monday's night three-point loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Jaguars later confirmed that Lawrence had a high-ankle sprain, which was far less severe than what was initially feared. On Wednesday, Lawrence was seen wearing a walking boot and told reporters he felt "a lot better" than he believed he would at the time.

He also expressed gratitude that the injury was not nearly as bad as what he thought. "I'm thankful it's not a worse injury than what I thought on the field," Lawrence said.

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is attended on the field after he was injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla.  (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Lawrence sat out of the team's practice on Wednesday and his status for Sunday's matchup with the Cleveland Browns remains up in the air.

The Jaguars ended their playoff drought last season, and are in the midst of a playoff push. Jacksonville also has its sights set on the top seed in the AFC, which would give the team a first-round bye and home field advantage throughout the playoffs.

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Second-year Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said the team will have to find a way to make it through the final five games of the season, even if Lawrence is not available.

"We have to weather this storm, so to speak," Pederson said.

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