Report: Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence clears concussion protocol

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has cleared concussion protocol and will travel with the team to Tampa to face the Buccaneers on Sunday, NFL Network reported.

Lawrence, 24, had been listed as questionable for Sunday's game after he was placed in concussion protocol following last Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Lawrence also continues to nurse an ankle injury.

If Lawrence makes the start, it will be the 51st consecutive start for the Jaguars since he was selected with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. Lawrence made a rapid recovery from a high-ankle sprain, typically a three- to five-week issue, earlier this month to start on a short week coming out of a loss to the Bengals on "Monday Night Football."

In a key matchup, the Jaguars (8-6) are looking to avoid their fourth straight loss on Sunday while the Bucs (7-7) are looking to continue their recent upward swing after three consecutive wins.

C.J. Beathard would find himself under center should Lawrence be unable to go Sunday.

"To me it's the same. I'm taking a lot more reps at practice and stuff, but I'm preparing the same way," Beathard said this week. "You gotta prepare as if you're gonna be going and then, hopefully, (Lawrence) clears concussion protocol by the end of this week for sure."

Beathard, who owns a 2-12 career record, made his last start in 2020 as a member of the San Francisco 49ers.