Most Overpaid QB in NFL? Bleacher Report Drops Bombshell on Trevor Lawrence originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The stakes are higher than ever for Trevor Lawrence in 2025, and a new, blistering report has just cranked up the pressure to an unbearable level. Following two playoff-less seasons and his last playoff win dating back to 2022, Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport has sensationally crowned the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback the NFL’s most overpaid QB.
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) passes the ball during the second mandatory minicamp at Miller Electric Center© Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
This explosive claim comes despite Lawrence’s status as one of the league’s highest-paid players, tied for second with a staggering $55 million average annual salary from the five-year, $275 million contract extension he inked last June.
The timing couldn’t be worse for Lawrence, whose 2024 season saw the Jaguars limp to a disappointing 2-8 record, ultimately leading to head coach Doug Pederson’s dismissal and the hiring of new offensive guru Liam Coen.
Davenport’s scathing assessment highlights the perceived gap between Lawrence’s production and his massive paycheck:
“Lawrence has failed to hit even 15 touchdown passes in two of four professional campaigns and has averaged 11.5 interceptions per season,” Bleacher Report stated. The brutal truth continues: “The Jaguars and Lawrence are stuck with one another for at least a few more years. But if he struggles again in 2025, the grumbles about his viability as Jacksonville’s future under center are only going to get louder.”
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At just 25 years old and a former No. 1 overall pick, Lawrence undeniably possesses the elite tools to silence the critics and flip this narrative on its head. And there’s hope on the horizon: the Jaguars front office has made significant moves to surround their franchise quarterback with talent. The arrivals of dynamic rookie Travis Hunter and burgeoning wideout Brian Thomas Jr., coupled with Coen taking the offensive reins, point to an upward trajectory.
The question remains: Can Trevor Lawrence seize this opportunity? The astronomical contract will continue to draw intense scrutiny, but with new weapons and a revamped coaching staff, the arrow for the former Clemson superstar is indeed pointed straight up. Now, he faces the ultimate test: converting potential into consistent, high-level production to prove he’s worth every penny. The clock is ticking, and the NFL world is watching.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.