Jaguars GM Trent Baalke on Trevor Lawrence’s Extension: ‘We’re Going To Get Something Done at the Appropriate Time’

A year ago, the Jacksonville Jaguars were openly talking about a contract extension for former No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence. Now, there is plenty of more intrigue on the timeline of Lawrence getting paid.

“No, I think we’re going to sit down with ownership in the next several days. Sit down with the head coach, sit down with the personnel staff and really review the roster," Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke said on Thursday when asked if plans to extend Lawrence this offseason have changed.

"We’ve already done it, it’s not like we’re starting from scratch. Really just have a heart-to-heart on where we’re at with all the guys that are potentially coming up. There’s some good players on this roster that we’d like to see moving forward.”

Baalke said he wouldn't rule out extending Lawrence this offseason, but it wasn't hard to read between the lines. In many ways, Lawrence's 2023 season -- for better or worse -- was one that could push his extension a year down the road.

Lawrence finished the season completing 65.6% of his passes for 4,016 yards, 21 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, along with seven lost fumbles. Lawrence also missed his first career start as he dealt with four different injuries, with Lawrence seemingly having to limp to the finish of the season.

"I think Trevor had another learning year, like we all do when we are a third-year guy in this league. I think there are some areas he made great strides in," Baalke said. "You look at this season, the two things we've got to do are we've got to do a better job of keeping him safe and protected, and he's got to do a better job of protecting himself. Unfortunately, he had four key injuries this year. When your quarterback has a throwing shoulder injury, a knee injury, an ankle injury, and a concussion all in one year that's alarming."

"So, we've got to work to improve that and that's not one factor, there's a lot of things that contribute to that, but we do have to do a better job there. As far as Trevor and the long term relationship with this team, there's no doubt in that. We're going to get something done at the appropriate time.”