Trevor Lawrence was caught off guard by rumors and as the Steelers were about to trade for him, he called his agent to ESPN's Adam Shefater to see if it was true.
The Jaguars quarterback was subject to a reported trade request by quarterback Needletters last week.
Jacksonville quickly closed the idea that Lawrence was on the block. I told ESPN that there was no chance, which was driving the previous No. 1 overall draft topic.
When asked about rumors about his appearance on Fundael TV's “Up & Adams” on Friday, Lawrence called his agent and sent the news to him as a nearly “heart-depressing” moment. .
He then attempted to win the cooler head, but had to make sure Jacksonville didn't enjoy the reported offer.
“You're thinking a bit, I have a non-trade clause in my contract. You know if I was traded or if that happens or if it happens,” Lawrence said. Ta. “I have to be on it, but I'm not. I'm happy here in Jacksonville, I want to win the Super Bowl here, and I think I can do that.
“My agent reaches out to Adam Shefater and says, 'Hey, are you hearing anything about this?” (Coach) Liam (Cohen) texts me the day after it came out. , “I don't even need to say this, but it's not coming from us.” He didn't even have to send it. There was no doubt on my part. ”
It would make sense for the Steelers to potentially ask about Lawrence after Pittsburgh split between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson last season.
Neither of them has signed a contract in 2025.
The Jaguars are aiming to start anew with first-year coach Liam Cohen after the disappointing 4-13 season, when Doug Pederson was fired three years later on the team.
But all indications point to the future, including Lawrence, who signed a five-year, $275 million contract with the Jaguar before the start of the 2024 season.
Lawrence played just 10 games last season due to multiple injuries. He threw for 2,045 yards with 11 touchdowns and seven intercepts before choosing to undergo offseason surgery with AC joint sprain.
