Trevor Lawrence, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ quarterback, has confirmed preliminary discussions with the organization regarding a potential contract extension. However, he emphasizes that it’s not his primary concern.
“There have been some conversations, but as far as where that’s at now, it’s not really my focus,” Lawrence said. “I’d love to obviously be a Jag for as long as possible. We love it here, and I love where we’re headed as an organization.”
Lawrence acknowledges the recent surge in quarterback contracts, but his priority remains on the field. “My best ball’s definitely ahead of me,” he asserted.
Key Details of Contract Talks
The Jaguars have until May 2nd to exercise their fifth-year option on Lawrence’s contract, which would guarantee him .664 million for the 2025 season. Alternatively, they could negotiate an extension if both parties agree on terms.
The current quarterback market has set high standards, with four quarterbacks earning over million annually. Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson, and Jalen Hurts all boast lucrative contracts. Patrick Mahomes’ unprecedented 10-year, 0 million deal has been restructured to guarantee him over million from 2023 to 2026.
Lawrence’s Perspective
Despite the potential for a lucrative extension, Lawrence insists his focus is on winning. “My job isn’t going to change whether I get extended or not before this season,” he explained. “My job is to go win games and to be the best I can be for this team so we can have a chance to win a Super Bowl.”
Nonetheless, he admits it would be desirable to secure a long-term deal “to feel good about it.” However, “it’s not really the focus right now,” he reiterates. “I know where we’re at, I know where we’re heading, and I know what I have to do and there’s some improvements that I have to make going forward.”
Jaguars’ Expectations
The Jaguars selected Lawrence with the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, expecting him to lead the team to success. Despite not making the playoffs last season, Lawrence guided the Jags to an 8-3 start before suffering several injuries. The Jaguars ultimately finished 1-5 in the second half of the season.
Conclusion
Lawrence’s contract negotiations remain ongoing, but the star quarterback’s determination to improve on the field remains unwavering. While a long-term extension would be financially beneficial, Lawrence’s focus remains on winning and leading the Jaguars to a Super Bowl.
Data sourced from: foxnews.com
