Lawrence delivers firm statement amid Steelers trade rumors

We’re a bit of greater than per week into the NFL’s offseason and whereas gamers are disconnecting from soccer, rumors are all the time going to swirl as groups look to construct a successful roster for subsequent yr. Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence’s title obtained swept into these commerce rumors, however he shortly introduced calm to Jags followers letting them know he has no need to go anyplace.

Lawrence shocked to listen to commerce rumors

The Jags are coming off of a disappointing season which noticed Lawrence miss the ultimate portion of the season with a concussion, and their coach Doug Pederson get the axe after a ending the yr 4-13. Even earlier than Lawrence was knocked out for the season in early December, he and Jacksonville have been struggling to win video games.

Simply days after the Philadelphia Eagles received the Tremendous Bowl, there have been studies popping out of Pittsburgh suggesting the Steelers had requested the Jags if they’ve an curiosity in buying and selling their franchise participant. A report which Lawrence didn’t learn about till his agent alerted him.

“That’s humorous. You realize, I didn’t actually see something. My agent texted me and … mentioned, ‘Hey, this can be a report that’s on the market. I don’t assume there’s something to it, however I’ll examine into it,’” Lawrence mentioned. “So I noticed it, and it’s humorous although. Like, when he despatched it to me, I used to be like, I wouldn’t say your coronary heart drops, however you’re type of like, what? After which I’m excited about how I can’t even get — I’ve a no-trade clause in my contract, so I might learn about it if I used to be getting traded, or if that was one thing that was gonna occur, you recognize, I’d need to be on board with it. Which I’m not.”

The face of the franchise

The Steelers introduced in two veteran quarterbacks final offseason after letting go of Kenny Pickett, who they drafted again in 2022. Russell Wilson and Justin Fields each obtained time underneath heart, and regardless of Wilson main the Steelers to the playoffs, their offense light late within the season, they usually have been knocked out within the first spherical of the playoffs.

Jacksonville invested closely of their quarterback final yr, making him the very best paid QB within the league with a 5 yr, $275 million greenback extension final yr. With the Jags in a little bit of a rebuilding part, Lawrence goes to be their reference transferring in the direction of the longer term.

“I’m blissful right here in Jacksonville. I plan on, you recognize, we wish to win a Tremendous Bowl right here, and I believe we are able to do this. And I don’t wish to go away Jacksonville. So I’m blissful right here, clearly not going to Pittsburgh.”

Lawrence was chosen with the Jags No.1 total decide within the 2021 NFL Draft. In that point Jacksonville have had two successful seasons, made the playoffs as soon as, however have an total report of 25-43.