Trevor Lawrence is set to have added competition in the quarterback room as the Jacksonville Jaguars brought in another QB.
Former Miami Dolphins practice squad member C.J. Beathard has been added to the Jaguars’ active roster. Meanwhile, NFL fans can’t help but crack jokes at Lawrence’s expense.
C.J. Beathard Joins Jaguars as Trevor Lawrence’s Issues Keep Mounting
Earlier this year, the Jaguars made Lawrence one of the top-paid quarterbacks in the NFL. However, on the field, Jacksonville has continued to struggle with a record of 2-7.
After last week’s unsuccessful outing against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Jags needed a deeper QB bench.
Thus, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter highlighted that while Lawrence is recovering from soreness after the game, the Jaguars have signed Beathard.
“With Trevor Lawrence admitting he was beat up and sore after Sunday’s loss to the Eagles, the Jaguars signed QB C.J. Beathard off Miami’s practice squad and on to their roster,” he tweeted.
With Trevor Lawrence admitting he was beat up and sore after Sunday’s loss to the Eagles, the Jaguars signed QB C.J. Beathard off Miami’s practice squad and on to their roster.
Now the question will be how much Lawrence does or doesn’t practice ahead of Sunday’s game vs. the… pic.twitter.com/uhheUIRYXs
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 6, 2024
Soon after this tweet went live on X (formerly Twitter), fans started hitting at the 25-year-old.
“Lawrence is cooked,” responded one fan.
Lawrence is cooked
— C2J 4 Life (@2C_Texans) November 6, 2024
“Lawrence regressed so much,” added one fan.
“Bro is getting benched,” another fan added.
Bro is getting benched 💀
— HeatFly 🔥🦅 (@Heatflyy) November 6, 2024
“Don’t admit that Lawrence. You don’t wanna turn to a backup,” one fan replied.
“Lawrence is so soft,” tweeted a fan.
“I don’t think Lawrence is him anymore,” added another.
I don't think Lawrence is him anymore
— Mosinmiloluwa (@Simibaby_22) November 6, 2024
Doug Pederson Highlights Lawrence’s Current Status
Several fans wondered about the seriousness of Lawrence’s injuries and the reason for signing Beathard despite having Mac Jones as the backup. Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson cleared the air regarding those reservations.
Jacksonville’s head coach also added that he won’t know until Wednesday whether Lawrence will suit up for the next game or not.
The Jaguars will welcome the formidable Minnesota Vikings for their Week 10 matchup. The Jaguars are currently 14th in the AFC to make the playoffs. As per the simulations, they will need to win this game against the Vikings to keep their hopes alive.