The Jacksonville Jaguars have exercised fifth-year contract options on quarterback Trevor Lawrence and running back Travis Etienne. The former Clemson stars were first-round draft picks in 2021. Lawrence is 20-30 as a starter since being selected first overall that year. He has thrown for 11,770 yards, with 58 touchdowns and 39 interceptions.
FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence hands off the ball to running back Travis Etienne Jr. during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars formally exercised fifth-year contract options Monday, April 29, 2024, on quarterback Trevor Lawrence and running back Travis Etienne .JACKSONVILLE, Fla.
Etienne missed his rookie season following a foot injury but ranks seventh in the NFL in yards from scrimmage since. He’s the first Jacksonville player since Maurice Jones-Drew in 2011 to have consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons.
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