Jags’ Lawrence takes it easy

Trevor Lawrence opened the Jaguars’ rookie minicamp on a pitch count. Coaches and teammates were essentially given an even stricter rule regarding the No. 1 pick and franchise quarterback: Don’t touch him.

Lawrence is three months removed from labrum surgery on his left, non-throwing shoulder. The cartilage has healed enough to practice, but the Jaguars are taking precautions to make sure the former Clemson star doesn’t do any damage while he fully recovers. He is expected to be full go before training camp in late July.

“The No. 1 issue is falling,” coach Urban Meyer said Saturday. “He can’t hand off right now. He can’t take a direct snap from under center. We’re just worried about any chance of that arm getting jammed right now . . . . We can’t have [him] on the ground. That’s the biggest thing: We’ve got to keep people away from him.”

Report: Ex-Bronco James eyes grievance

ESPN reported offensive tackle Ja’Wuan James, who was cut Friday, by the Broncos, is looking info filing a grievance aimed at securing his 2021 salary after tearing his ACL away from the team facility.

James’ grievance through the NFL Players Association could be for more than $10 million in lost wages after the Broncos said his injury was not football-related because it occurred away from the team facility.

Panthers’ Horn picks No. 8 for Kobe

When Panthers first-round draft pick Jaycee Horn learned the NFL would let cornerbacks wear single-digit numbers this season, his jersey choice was easy. He selected No. 8 to honor his childhood hero, Kobe Bryant.

“Kobe has always been my favorite athlete,” said Horn, the eighth overall pick.

Packers add another quarterback

With Aaron Rodgers’ status uncertain, the Packers added quarterback Kurt Benkert, ESPN reported, citing Benkert’s Instagram post showing him signing a contract. Benkert was released by the Falcons in February.