Trevor Lawrence Becomes the Latest to Enter Concussion Protocol Despite the NFL’s Stringent Measures to Protect QBs

An already bad day has taken a turn for the worse for the Jacksonville Jaguars. After losing the monumental game against the Baltimore Ravens 7-23 at their home stadium, their star QB Trevor Lawrence is injured. Will this hurt the playoff chances for the Jaguars?

For years, the NFL has been trying to protect the QBs against heinous injuries, but QBs are still getting injured as the list of QBs placed on concussion protocol keeps growing. The 24-year-old is the latest addition to the list. The QB was the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and didn’t miss a single game up to this point. His 48-game streak will be broken next week as he’ll be unavailable due to the concussion protocols.

QB Lawrence will be sorely missed

The NFL has been stringent concerning QB safety, as injuries are quite common. Despite this, not everyone is safe from injuries, as Lawerence learned in the game against the Ravens. HC Doug Pederson said that Trevor Lawerence was hurt in three scrambles during the game but is unsure which caused the concussion.

This concussion protocol sit-out could not have come at a worse time for the Jaguars. With the Ravens now having clinched a playoff spot, the Jags are still in the hunt. Currently placed 4th in the playoffs picture in the AFC, they will have to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16.

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The Bucs themselves are 4th in the NFC playoffs picture and would want a win to secure the spot. However, they won’t be handicapped like the Jags who will dearly miss QB Lawerence. What’s worse is the fact that Trevor Lawrence is simply another addition to an ongoing list of injured players. And multiple teams have faced a similar fate this season, losing key players at crucial moments.

Trevor Lawerence: Not the first on the list

Several high-profile QBs have had to sit out a week or so due to the concussion protocols this year. Lawrence is just the latest entry in that list. Despite the rules against hitting QBs in the pocket in the head or neck area, the passers are dealing with concussions.

In October, the 49ers’ QB, Brock Purdy, had to go through the concussion protocols in the game vs the Vikings. Just last week, two QBs were placed on the concussion protocols. The Saints’ QB, Derek Carr, and the Texans’ rookie QB, CJ Stroud. Both had to miss their week 15 games.

With injuries looming on the head of QBs and players in general, can the NFL further safeguard the players? Do you think current preventive measures are enough to protect players from injuries? What are your thoughts on the matter?

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