Trevor Lawrence Feels Pressure to Level up His, Jags’ Play: ‘I Need to Really Turn It On’

With a prolific offensive-minded head coach and a wave of new talent, the fifth-year QB is ready to elevate his own play and take the Jags to the next level.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to pass against Tennessee Titans defensive end DeMarcus Walker (95) during the second quarter of an NFL football regular season matchup, the Jaguars held off the Titans 20–16, AFC South division title game at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., on Jan. 7, 2023. Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union via Field Level Media

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence now feels the pressure to win. The Jaguars have an offensive-minded head coach and a host of new offensive weapons. Lawrence, meanwhile, is heading into his fifth NFL season and signed a five-year, $275 million extension in 2024.

Appearing on the Pardon My Take podcast, he explained that these compounding factors put pressure on him to lead his team to the next level after years of middling play.