Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence to practice Friday, remains in concussion protocol amid 3-game slide

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will practice Friday as he remains in concussion protocol ahead of Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to head coach Doug Pederson. 

Lawrence was placed in concussion protocol following Jacksonville’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 15. 

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, #16, aims a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

"Part of protocol and where he's at in the stages is he can practice today. That still doesn't mean he's cleared, but part of it is to actually to go through a practice, and the stress, and all that kind of stuff on him," Pederson told reporters while adding that Lawrence will not be limited on Friday. 

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Lawrence did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and was unlikely to play as of Thursday night, according to NFL media. 

"Trevor Lawrence not on the practice field again," NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport said Thursday. "Doug Pederson started the week by saying he was progressing well in the NFL’s concussion protocol, but that has not put him on the field. And generally, if a quarterback, or really any player, is not able to practice Wednesday, not able to practice Thursday, almost always that means the player is not going to progress fast enough through the concussion protocol to be able to play on Sunday. 

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, #16, runs with the ball during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars