Jackson (back) was absent at Wednesday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Jackson has yet to mix into any drills since he exited this past Sunday's loss to the Patriots in the second quarter due to what eventually has been described as a back contusion. He thus has just one more chance to practice this week before the Ravens potentially make a ruling on his status for Saturday's game at Green Bay. Tyler Huntley is lined up to start for the Ravens in Week 17 if Jackson ultimately is unable to suit up.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Absent from first Week 17 practice
Rotowire
Jackson (back) didn't participate in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Throughout the season, Jackson has often received rest days during the Ravens' first practice of a given week, but his absence Tuesday is the result of a legitimate injury. After sustaining a bruised back in the second quarter of this past Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Patriots, Jackson was unable to return to the contest, leaving Tyler Huntley to direct the offense for the rest of the night. The Ravens are viewing Jackson as day-to-day with the hope that he'll be ready to go for this Saturday's game at Green Bay, but he may need to fit in some on-field work Wednesday or Thursday in order to get the green light to play. Per Shaffer, offensive coordinator Todd Monken wouldn't tip his hand regarding who would start under center for Week 17, instead saying that the Ravens have confidence in both Jackson or Huntley.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Day-to-day with back bruise
Rotowire
Jackson is considered day-to-day with a back bruise, though he said he hopes to play Saturday on the road against Green Bay, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jackson said "the goal" is to play Week 17 after having been forced out of Sunday night's 28-24 loss to the Patriots late in the second quarter, but his status for Saturday remains uncertain, per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com. The franchise quarterback is slated for an MRI on Monday, though head coach John Harbaugh has provided an initial diagnosis of Jackson's back injury as "a bruise of some kind." Tyler Huntley will start versus the Packers in the event that Jackson is unable to play. The Ravens will close out the regular season on the road against the Steelers in Week 18 in what could be a must-win game for their playoff chances.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Won't return against Patriots
Rotowire
Jackson (back) won't return to Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Jackson was deemed questionable to return in the second quarter. Tyler Huntley has been running the offense since that point, and Jackson has now officially been ruled out for the remainder of the night late in the third. Jackson finishes with seven completions for 101 yards on 10 passing attempts along with seven rushing yards on two carries. Jackson's next chance to aid Baltimore's playoff push will come Saturday at Green Bay.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Full reps in return to practice
Rotowire
Jackson (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
The Ravens held Jackson out of their first practice of the week Wednesday while he contended with a flu-like illness, but the quarterback took every rep a day later to clear up any concern about his health heading into Sunday's game against the Patriots. Though Jackson has now gone six consecutive weeks without a full slate of practices, he said Thursday that he feels that he's bounced back well from the illness and characterized his absence Wednesday as being "just another rest day," per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Back at practice Thursday
Rotowire
Jackson (illness) was on the field for practice Thursday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Jackson didn't practice Wednesday, but the star quarterback's return to the field Thursday puts him on track to be available Sunday against the Patriots. The Ravens' second practice report of the week will be released later Thursday and will reveal the extent of his participation in the session.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Absent due to illness
Rotowire
Jackson missed Wednesday's practice due to flu-like symptoms, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh didn't sound too concerned, but it's perhaps worth noting that Jackson has missed an unusual amount of time (mostly practices) due to illnesses throughout his career. The good news for Baltimore is that Jackson got sick early in the week, giving him at least four full days to recover before the Ravens face the Patriots on Sunday night.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Not practicing Wednesday
Rotowire
Jackson (undisclosed) wasn't spotted at Wednesday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Jackson was rested last Wednesday before returning to a full session Thursday, and there's a solid chance that pattern will be be repeated this time around. The Ravens' upcoming injury report will note whether or not that's case or if the QB is managing an injury issue ahead of Week 16 action.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Tosses two TDs against Cincy
Rotowire
Jackson completed eight of 12 passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in Sunday's 24-0 win over the Bengals. He added 26 rushing yards on two carries.
With the Ravens' defense putting together a dominant effort, Jackson didn't need to do too much more after finding Rasheen Ali and Zay Flowers for TDs in the second quarter. It's the first time Jackson has tossed multiple touchdowns since Week 9, as he'd stumbled to a 2:4 TD:INT over his prior five games, but a matchup against Cincinnati's woeful defense wasn't exactly a tough test. The two-time MVP will need to stay sharp in Week 16 against the Patriots if the Ravens are going to stay in the AFC playoff picture.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Healthy for Week 15
Rotowire
Jackson was held out of Wednesday's practice to rest and isn't listed with any injury for Week 15.
The Ravens have listed Jackson with various lower-body injuries this season, including last week after his foot got stepped on during practice. He appeared to have his usual mobility during Sunday's 27-22 loss to Pittsburgh, but it wasn't enough to turn things around for the Ravens and their disappointing offense. On paper, Jackson's Week 15 matchup at Cincinnati is about as good as it gets. However, Jackson finished with no TDs and three turnovers in a home loss to the Bengals just two weeks ago.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Not practicing Wednesday
Rotowire
Jackson (undisclosed) isn't practicing Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
As Hensley notes, this marks the fifth straight week that Jackson has missed at least one practice as he manages different injury issues. In the previous four weeks, the QB has gone on to start for the Ravens. The team's upcoming practice report will reveal whether Jackson is listed with an ankle injury, as he was in Week 14.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Improved results in loss
Rotowire
Jackson completed 19 of 35 passes for 219 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Steelers. He added seven rushes for 43 yards and a touchdown.
Jackson continued his pattern of partial practice weeks ahead of this key divisional matchup, but he looked more agile than he has in recent games. With the help of a long rush of nine yards as well as a six-yard touchdown scamper just before halftime, Jackson logged his most rushing yards since Week 4 -- when he originally suffered a hamstring injury. He was boom-or-bust as a passer, as he connected with Zay Flowers for three gains of more than 30 yards but still ended up with an inefficient 6.3 yards per attempt. As was the case in Week 13, Jackson could have added a touchdown to his ledger, as he appeared to complete a go-ahead score late in the fourth quarter to Isaiah Likely, but the play was controversially overturned. Though it still wasn't Jackson's strongest performance, this was a step forward from his recent level of play.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Set to play in Week 14
Rotowire
Coach John Harbaugh said Friday that Jackson (ankle) is poised to play Sunday versus the Steelers, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Whether or not Jackson will enter the weekend with a designation remains to be seen, but Harbaugh's comments indicate the franchise quarterback will continue to play through the pain. Jackson was limited Wednesday and didn't practice Thursday due to an ankle issue, but he was able to mix back into drills Friday, so he either will be listed as questionable or cleared entirely on the Ravens' final Week 14 injury report.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Back at practice
Rotowire
Jackson (ankle) returned to practice Friday, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
After opening Week 14 prep as limited due to an ankle issue, Jackson didn't practice Thursday, but offensive coordinator Todd Monken told Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com afterward that he expected Jackson to be under center Sunday against the Steelers. Jackson may need to practice in full Friday in order to avoid a designation for Week 14, something that will become known once the Ravens post their last injury report of the week.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Expected to play Sunday
Rotowire
Offensive coordinator Todd Monken said Thursday that he expects Jackson (ankle) to play Sunday against the Steelers, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
After being limited Wednesday by an ankle injury, Jackson didn't practice Thursday, which sets the stage for what the star QB does Friday to loom large in terms of his Week 14 status. A return to practice, in any capacity, would put Jackson on track to be available this weekend, but if ends up sidelined, Tyler Huntley and Cooper Rush are next in line for the Ravens' signal-caller reps.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Limited practice Wednesday
Rotowire
Jackson (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Jackson logged a DNP each of the past three Wednesdays as he managed knee, ankle and toe injuries. This time around, the star QB practiced in a limited fashion, with his ankle being cited as the issue for his listing. At this stage there's nothing to suggest that Jackson is in any danger of missing Sunday's game against the Steelers, a notion that would be confirmed if he practices fully by Friday.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Three turnovers in ugly loss
Rotowire
Jackson completed 17 of 32 passes for 246 yards with no touchdowns and one interception while adding six rushes for 27 yards in the Ravens' 32-14 loss to the Bengals on Thursday night. He also committed two fumbles, losing both.
The combination of Jackson's final line and the game's final score underscore the fact he wasn't able to offset his multiple mistakes with enough big plays. The two-time MVP saw more than half his completions (nine) and 142 of his passing yards go to the tight-end duo of Isaiah Likely and Mark Andrews, and two of his three turnovers led to a combined six points for Cincinnati. Jackson's passing yardage was his highest since Week 3, but he was clearly outplayed by Joe Burrow in the latter's return from a nine-game absence. The Ravens next face another divisional test at home, as the Steelers pay a visit for a Week 14 clash on Sunday, Dec. 7.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Present at practice Tuesday
Rotowire
Jackson (toe) returned to practice Tuesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Jackson was estimated as a DNP on Monday's practice report, but he doesn't appear to be in serious danger of missing Thursday night's game against the Bengals. The QB is looking to bust a three-game slump -- he's averaged 174 passing yards per game with a 1:2 TD:INT mark over the last three weeks -- in a juicy matchup against Cincinnati's league-worst defense.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Non-participant on practice estimate
Rotowire
Jackson was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate due to a toe issue, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
In Week 11, knee soreness led to a Wednesday 'DNP' for Jackson, while in Week 12 an ankle issue was cited for the QB's absence that Wednesday. This time around, Jackson is listed with a toe injury, but at this stage there's nothing to suggest that his status for Thursday's game against the Bengals is in any danger. Tuesday's injury report will provide further context on that front, but it's worth noting that each of the last two weeks Jackson practiced fully both Thursday and Friday.
... See More... See Less
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Ready for Week 12
Rotowire
Jackson (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Jets, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Jackson hasn't been a stranger to the injury report this season, and this week was no different when he didn't practice Wednesday due to an ankle issue. After ending it with back-to-back full sessions, though, he's in the clear for Week 12 action. He'll be working without WR Rashod Bateman (ankle) on Sunday, but Jackson will be facing a Jets defense that has allowed the ninth-most TD passes (18) to opposing QBs in 10 contests.
