Trevor Lawrence will doubtless be a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars for the foreseeable future. The star quarterback agreed to a five-year contract extension with the franchise, based on a number of stories.
The NFL Community, citing sources Thursday, reported the deal is price $275 million and contains $200 million in ensures.
The 24-year-old was the highest choose within the 2021 NFL Draft.
The Jaguars beforehand picked up Lawrence’s fifth-year choice, which tied him to the crew by the 2025 season. The extension will add a number of extra years to Lawrence’s time in northeastern Florida.
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Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars stands in the course of the nationwide anthem previous to a recreation towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium Dec. 24, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Photos)
Earlier this month, Lawrence stated whereas he was conscious contract negotiations have been going down, he wished to stay centered on changing into the very best quarterback he might be.
“I am conscious of what is going on on, however I attempt to preserve my deal with doing my job out right here,” Lawrence stated June 3 after a Jaguars apply. “I’ve full perception that it will handle itself, and that is not one thing that I want to fret about. That is why I pay individuals and rent individuals to do this for me.”
Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts after a landing within the first quarter of a recreation towards the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium Sept. 10, 2023, in Indianapolis. (Andy Lyons/Getty Photos)
Lawrence has already added his title to the Jaguars’ historical past books. He’s fourth on the franchise’s all-time passing yards listing. His 58 profession landing passes rank fourth in franchise historical past.
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Lawrence completed the previous two NFL seasons with greater than 4,000 passing yards. He was named the Jaguars’ beginning quarterback forward of Week 1 his rookie season.
Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars appears to be like to cross in the course of the fourth quarter towards the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium Oct. 15, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Photos)
He battled an ankle damage for a number of weeks final season however has solely missed one begin in his NFL profession.
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Lawrence had the very best season of his younger profession in 2022, when he led the crew to the AFC South title and earned a Professional Bowl nod. The Jaguars mounted a formidable comeback within the wild-card spherical to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers.
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