With Jacksonville Jaguars star quarterback Trevor Lawrence dealing with a knee injury this week, there is at least some concern that the star quarterback will be unable to play this week against the New Orleans Saints. As a result, it sounds like the Jaguars are making some moves to bolster their depth at the quarterback position just in case.
On Wednesday afternoon, NFL insider Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network shared a report revealing that the Jacksonville Jaguars are signing veteran quarterback Nathan Rourke, who starred in the CFL, to help add depth to the quarterback position as Trevor Lawerence deals with his knee injury.
“Just mentioned on The Insiders on #NFLPlus: The #Jaguars are signing QB Nathan Rourke to the 53-man roster, per source. Some insurance with Trevor Lawrence dealing with a knee injury,” Rapoport said in a post on X, the social media website that was formerly known as Twitter.
Just mentioned on The Insiders on #NFLPlus: The #Jaguars are signing QB Nathan Rourke to the 53-man roster, per source. Some insurance with Trevor Lawrence dealing with a knee injury.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 18, 2023
It’s a pretty important move for the Jaguars to make sure they have a contingency plan at quarterback in case Lawrence does miss this week’s game, and the NFL world had a lot to say about it on social media as a result.
Trevor Lawrence isn't playing tomorrow, hope you got the Saints at + money https://t.co/v6NVOV4Poc
— Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) October 18, 2023
The Jaguars will be able to have him on the game day roster without taking up a game day roster spot, per new NFL rule. But in that scenario he’ll only be allowed to enter the game if the other two QBs are injured/unable to play. https://t.co/wKatD1L52X
— Jordan de Lugo (@jordandelugo) October 18, 2023
Insurance? Or confirmation that TLaw likely sits Tomorrow? https://t.co/18BHfBuwKA
— JC (@JC_DTWP) October 18, 2023
Y’all DTR is a screaming example of why you shouldn’t have a rookie backup QB who looked amazing in the preseason. It’s preaseason everyone looks good https://t.co/UJAQmND9Lq
— i hate my life as a jags fan (@IanFloridain) October 18, 2023
Nathan Rourke is one of the top quarterbacks to come out of the MAC during the past decade. Happy to see him get an opportunity on the Jaguars active roster. https://t.co/zpG3oyOFUn
— Mike Bundt (@Mike_Bundt) October 18, 2023
Well this is interesting. #NFL #Jaguars https://t.co/iLwV5G7Iry
— Corey (@GreatStoryCorey) October 18, 2023
The Jaguars obviously hope they won’t need this insurance, but Rourke will be there if the team needs him.
