Trevor Lawrence, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ QB1, is expected to be limited during OTAs this offseason as he recovers from shoulder surgery. After undergoing an operation to repair a left AC joint sprain, Lawrence is optimistic about being ready for training camp, but his reps will likely be limited early on. He missed seven games last season, and with a new offensive scheme under head coach Liam Coen, Lawrence’s adjustment period could hinder his immediate fantasy value. Given the team’s ongoing roster rebuild, including changes at key positions, fantasy managers should be cautious and consider Lawrence more as a QB2 with potential, rather than a high-end QB1 to start the season.

Despite the injury setbacks, Lawrence remains a young, promising quarterback with upside, but the road to fantasy stardom could be rocky in 2025. He has already started throwing again and is working with Coen to fine tune the new offense. However, the Jaguars still need to address the WR2 and tight end spots, which could limit Lawrence’s opportunities early in the season. With his shoulder injury and a third offensive system in five years, it’s unlikely Lawrence will hit the ground running. For fantasy purposes, he’s currently a gamble with QB1 upside later in the season, but it’s wise to temper expectations early in 2025. Keep an eye on his recovery and his adaptation to the new offense, but don’t expect him to be a top-tier fantasy quarterback at the start of the year.

Author: Mike Lindberg (@FFCanuck99)