Jacksonville Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence manages shoulder injury in June 2025 OTAs. His Week 1 status vs. Panthers is uncertain. See how the Jags show promise.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Duval, what a Monday! The Jaguars hit Day 7 of OTAs with a promising display of balance, but all eyes (and a few held breaths) remain on Trevor Lawrence and his surgically repaired shoulder. While T-Law was out there slinging it, he's still managing that AC joint, leaving a big question mark for Week 1 against Carolina.
Despite key injuries, OTAs showcased a 'balanced performance' – a promising sign for team depth and coaching.
The Miller Electric Center was buzzing for Day 7 of OTAs, and the good news is we saw a solid, balanced performance from both offense and defense. That's exactly what you want to see as the team builds chemistry. Trevor Lawrence was indeed participating, which is a positive sign, but the team is clearly being cautious with his shoulder. He's still recovering from that AC joint surgery performed earlier this offseason and is officially listed as questionable for the season opener against the Panthers. It's a delicate dance – getting him the reps he needs while ensuring he's as healthy as possible for when the games count. Every throw, every movement will be scrutinized, but seeing him out there is better than the alternative.
Unfortunately, Trevor isn't the only Jag whose Week 1 status is up in the air. The updated injury report also lists linebacker Ventrell Miller (ankle), offensive tackle Walker Little (ankle), and fellow offensive tackle Cooper Hodges (knee) as questionable for the Carolina game. That's some significant firepower potentially on the sidelines. Miller's presence in the middle of the defense is crucial, and any extended absence for Little or Hodges would test our offensive line depth early. Fingers crossed for speedy recoveries for all these guys.
Adding another layer to the early season narrative, the 'Jaguars Today' podcast dropped an interesting episode on June 2, focusing on players entering the final year of their contracts. With a reported 131 concurrent watchers tuning in, it's clear fans are eager to see who might have a career year fueled by the prospect of a new deal. This is always a fascinating dynamic – that extra motivation can sometimes unlock career-best performances. Who do you think will ball out in their contract year, Duval?
So, while the injury report gives us pause, the productive OTAs offer a glimpse of the team's potential. The next few weeks will be crucial for monitoring these recoveries and seeing how the roster continues to gel. Stay tuned, Jags fans, it's already shaping up to be an eventful offseason!
