“I’m not going to Pittsburgh.” Well, that settles it. Trevor Lawrence isn’t about to swap his Jacksonville sunshine for the steel curtain. And honestly, can you blame him? After a season that saw him take 35 sacks—including that Azeez Al-Shaair hit that probably still haunts his nightmares—he’s not about to walk into a QB room where he has to battle for a job that’s already his.

Two QBs fighting for QB1? That’s like trying to run the ball against the 2000 Ravens—just not a good idea. Meanwhile, let’s be real: the Jags aren’t letting him go anywhere. Not yet. Not when they’ve invested three years, a boatload of hope, and a No. 1 overall pick into him. Lawrence is still the guy Shad Khan is banking on to bring Jacksonville its first-ever Super Bowl. So, what does the #16 say? “I’m happy here in Jacksonville. … We want to win a Super Bowl here, and I think we can do that.”

That’s what the fans want to see. A QB for the franchise, and vice versa, and now, it’s the team’s turn: The front office is moving pieces around him, not replacing him. Adam Schefter reported on X, “Jaguars announced they have signed QB John Wolford and WR Louis Rees-Zammit to their active roster.” They’re adding depth, not drama.

Both players are familiar faces for the Jaguars’ fans as they spent some time on the team last year. In December, Wolford was signed to their practice squad, and on the other hand, Rees-Zammit spent the season on their practice squad as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program.

Coming back to Wolford, he has been on more rosters than some journeyman punters. Seven games, four starts, 626 yards, and one touchdown across three seasons with the Rams. Then a pit stop with Tampa Bay before landing in Jacksonville’s practice squad. Now? He is getting a shot at the active roster.

But let’s not kid ourselves—this isn’t a QB controversy brewing. It’s insurance. Lawrence is the franchise, and the Jags are making sure there’s a Plan B that doesn’t involve them scrambling midseason. More importantly, it’s a statement from Liam Coen: ‘Hey, I’m not wasting time in making this team mine.’

He’s already pulled some Rams assistants into the mix, and now he’s bringing in a former L.A. quarterback. The Duval rebuild is on, and while Wolford’s signing won’t make headlines, it signals one thing loud and clear: The Jaguars are keeping their guy, building around him, and making sure there’s no question about who’s leading this team in 2025.

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Trevor needs to «man-up», cut the golden locks and look more the part of a serious quarterback. Then, every day,...more

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On the topic of building around Trevor Lawrence, the Jags add a WR

If the Jaguars are serious about making Trevor Lawrence the guy, they need to stack the deck in his favor. Protection? A must. A strong run game? Absolutely. And, of course, weapons. Lots of weapons. Enter Louis Rees-Zammit, the former rugby phenom who just landed an active roster spot in Jacksonville. For him, the headlines are all about fate giving him another shot.

For the Jags, the move signals that they are still looking for playmakers, still trying to build a supporting cast that lets Lawrence cook. And after last season’s struggles, they need all the help they can get. So, how did a Rugby Union star take the road less traveled to the NFL?

You see, Rees-Zammit’s journey to the league hasn’t been a straight shot. He was cut by the Chiefs after his International Player Pathway stint but found his way onto Jacksonville’s practice squad in 2024. “It was a good experiment to try running back out at the Chiefs, but I think we all realized that I would probably be a receiver eventually. And here we are today. I’m loving training at receiver and I’m loving learning the role and am going to continue to improve.”

Interesting Fact: Rees-Zammit spent time in Premiership Rugby—the top division in the UK—starting at age 18. He recorded 105 points in 41 international appearances.

Now, he is officially on the active Jaguars roster. “I’m excited to extend my stay in Jacksonville by signing for another year,” he said. “I think I made some great progress with my own game.” The Jags clearly see potential in him—his speed, athleticism, and versatility make him an intriguing project at wide receiver. But can he crack the 53-man roster when it really counts?

He’s still learning the position, having transitioned from running back to wide receiver after arriving in Jacksonville. That’s a steep climb, but he’s embracing the grind. “I am loving it, 100 percent,” he said last year. But the end goal? “In the next five years, I want to be a Super Bowl champ.”

Hmm, he’s already aligning his goals with his QB’s… I mean, the player certainly knows the game to a T. A weapon on the gridiron stays a supporting front of it. No matter what!

But it’s not all smiley-face-esque for Jacksonville because this signing also speaks to a bigger issue: They need guys to step up. Now, with the AFC stacking up, Lawrence can hope the front office does everything (in the race against time) for him to at least try to cook. That’s the first step! What do you think?