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Lawrence is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday, but the Jaguars' initial belief is that the right shoulder injury he suffered in Sunday's 30-12 loss to the Buccaneers is not significant, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The quarterback was listed as questionable ahead of the Week 16 contest due to a high-ankle sprain he's been playing through and then a concussion, but he cleared the five-step protocol Saturday and was given the green light to play. Lawrence's rough month continued in the third quarter Sunday, as he hurt his throwing shoulder while attempting to stretch and dive for a first down. He stayed in the game and finished out the possession with an 18-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Ridley, but Lawrence gave way to backup C.J. Beathard afterward. The MRI should provide an indication of whether the shoulder issue might prevent him from playing Sunday against Carolina, but the early hope is that the franchise signal-caller won't need to miss a start for the first time in his career. Even after losing their last four games, the 8-7 Jaguars still sit atop the AFC South standings over the 8-7 Texans and 8-7 Colts via tiebreakers, so look for Lawrence to do everything in his power to suit up in Week 17.

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