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Jaguars' Faux Haircut Stunt Draws 3.8 Million Views

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When the Jaguars released their May 14 schedule video, fans spotted a strange new look on quarterback Trevor Lawrence. A wig sat over his long blonde hair while a barber’s chair framed the scene. The clip ran 1 minute 49 seconds and drew 3.8 million views on X before the team admitted the cut was staged in the first week.

Lawrence, who has worn his hair long since high school, laughed that the team “stupidly” faked the trim to keep fans guessing. He said, “I’m not cutting it anytime soon, but I’ll keep it as a PR tool if needed.” The stunt echoed a past moment when the Jaguars used a mock haircut in a marketing push.

The video’s release coincided with the Jaguars’ first open‑practice session after the offseason. Lawrence joked that the clip “looked real, but didn’t look great.” His comments sparked a wave of memes, with fans comparing the look to a “young Justin Bieber cut” or the 2010s Southern “Bama Bangs.” The clip also highlighted the team’s playful media strategy.

Fans and analysts alike note that the stunt did nothing to alter Lawrence’s on‑field performance, where he remains a key offensive weapon for the Jaguars. The team’s focus now shifts to the upcoming regular season, where the quarterback’s long‑hair legend will continue to draw attention while the franchise pushes for a playoff berth in 2026.