Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered an ankle sprain in Monday night’s 34-31 overtime loss to the Bengals and will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
Lawrence sustained the injury in the fourth quarter with the score tied, 28-28, and 5:25 remaining. He was stepped on by his own offensive lineman, Walker Little, during a dropback, and was then bent backward awkwardly while on the ground.
The Jags QB attempted to walk off the field but dropped back to the ground. He required help from two trainers to return to the sidelines and into the tunnel for evaluation.
Lawrence received a questionable designation and did not return.
He was 22 of 29 for 258 yards and two passing touchdowns, plus a score on the ground, at the time of his departure.
Veteran backup C.J. Beathard entered the game in relief following a field-goal drive by Cincinnati and led a three-point drive of his own to help force overtime.
Beathard was not able to capitalize on the extra frame. His Jaguars had to punt after a 26-yard drive stalled, after which the Bengals drove down for a game-winning field goal by Evan McPherson.
All eyes will now be on the results of Lawrence’s MRI, which could tell the story for the rest of Jacksonville’s season.
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