Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is expected to play in tonight's matchup against the New Orleans Saints, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The news comes as a significant boost for the Jaguars, who are looking to maintain their momentum on a short week.
Lawrence has been nursing a knee injury sustained during the closing minutes of Sunday's victory over the Indianapolis Colts. While he was officially listed as questionable heading into Thursday Night Football, his recovery has reportedly trended in a positive direction over the last 24 hours. Lawrence participated in limited practice sessions this week to test the stability of the knee.
The third-year quarterback has never missed a start in his professional career, and his presence in the lineup is vital as the 4-2 Jaguars face a tough Saints defense in a primetime environment. Had Lawrence been unable to go, backup C.J. Beathard was prepared to take the start. However, barring any pre-game setbacks during warmups, Lawrence is slated to lead the offense tonight.
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