The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to terms on a contract extension with starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence, as they locked him up for the near future.
“With this five-year extension, the vision we had when we selected Trevor first overall in 2021 has become a reality,” Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke said. “Our objectives have always been aligned. As an organization, we have consistently messaged the importance of extending our core players and Trevor is a foundational talent that we will continue to build around in our quest for a championship.”
The move helps solidify the Jaguars’ direction moving forward and allows them to continue building in the direction they have been working towards since they signed Lawerence and brought in head coach Doug Pederson one year later.
“With his talent, work ethic, leadership, and competitive drive we are confident the best is yet to come and are thrilled that he and Marissa will continue to make Jacksonville their home,” Baalke said.
However, the decision is not only a huge deal for the Jaguars as an organization but also shows the relationships and love for the city that Lawrence and his wife have developed since getting drafted in 2021.
“I am beyond grateful to be able to continue my career in Jacksonville,” Lawrence said. “My family and I love this city; it has become home to us, and this solidifies that even more. We can’t thank Mr. Khan, and everyone involved enough for their belief in me.”
Lawrence has been voted as a team captain by his teammates each year of his NFL career and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2022 after recording 387 completions for 4,113 passing yards and 25 touchdowns with a passer rating of 95.2.
During the 2023 season, he completed 370 passes becoming the only quarterback in franchise history to start his career with three seasons of at least 300 completions and the second quarterback in team history to record at least 300 completions in three consecutive seasons.
The Cartersville, Georgia native has started in 50 of the Jaguars’ 51 regular-season games since his rookie season, and he looks to continue his growth as a player in the years to come, and as a result, hopes to bring a championship to the fanbase.
“I know that the best is yet to come, and this is only the beginning,” Lawrence said. “The drive to bring a championship to Duval is bigger than ever. Let’s get it done.”
