Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Plans to return this season
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Jackson, who is scheduled to undergo surgery on his injured right thumb, has told teammates he plans to return later this season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jackson dislocated and fractured his right thumb on his only play of last Sunday's loss at Buffalo, and while he was placed on injured reserve Thursday, he hasn't been ruled out for the season. Considering the typical recovery for his particular injury is in the 6-to-9-week range, per Rapoport, Jackson has a chance to return before the end of the regular season, but the Ravens will need to stay in the playoff hunt. To that end, Baltimore obtained Jacoby Brissett from Arizona this week to bolster a QB room that not only lost Jackson indefinitely but also Tyler Huntley for the season due to a turf-toe injury. Brissett's experience gives the team a chance to get back to winning ways after losing four games in a row.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Multiple factors at play in possible return
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Jackson's odds to play again this season depend on his recovery from a right thumb injury, and also whether or not new QB Jacoby Brissett can keep the Ravens in the playoff picture long enough to make a return late in the season possible for Jackson, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
The Ravens already have cycled through three starting QBs this season, and with Tyler Huntley sidelined for the rest of the campaign due to a turf-toe injury and Jackson out indefinitely, the team agreed to a trade with the Cardinals for Brissett, which became official Friday. Brissett was serviceable until he wasn't in Arizona, finishing his 2026 there with 1,719 yards on 63-percent passing, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions in eight appearances, and he'll have top talents in RB Derrick Henry and WR Zay Flowers to work with in his new locale. It remains to be seen if Baltimore, who is three games in the loss column behind Pittsburgh and Cincinnati in the AFC North, can get back to winning ways, but Brissett's performance seemingly will dictate if Jackson makes another appearance by Week 18.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Officially placed on IR
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The Ravens have officially placed Jackson (thumb)on injured reserve.
Prior to Thursday night's game against the Jaguars, the Ravens made a trio of moves to re-shape their Week 9 QB corps. Along with Jackson, Tyler Huntley (toe) landed on IR, while Austin Reed was added to the team's active roster. As a result, Joe Fagnano (Thursday's starter), Kedon Slovis and Austin Reed are available to face Jacksonville, and then in the coming days Jacoby Brissett will be on his way to Baltimore via a looming trade with the Cardinals.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Will have surgery and go on IR
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Jackson is slated to have surgery to address his right thumb injury and will be placed on injured reserve, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Per Wacker, Jackson's injury could potentially be season-ending according to coach Jesse Minter, with more context on that front presumably slated to arrive after the QB's thumb is checked out. With Tyler Huntley dealing with a toe injury, the Ravens' QB situation is in flux in Week 9, and beyond. Joe Fagnano finished up Sunday's game against the Bills, and it's likely the Ravens will add signal-caller depth ahead of Thursday's game against the Jaguars.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Ruled out for rest of Sunday's game
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Jackson (right thumb) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bills.
After previously being deemed questionable to return, Jackson has now been confirmed to be unavailable for the rest of the contest. In his absence, Tyler Huntley has taken over the Ravens' QB duties versus Buffalo. Prior to his first-quarter exit, Jackson didn't complete his only passing attempt.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Questionable to return with thumb injury
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Jackson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bills due to a right thumb injury.
Jackson remains in the Baltimore locker room for further evaluation after he was forced out of the game following the team's first offensive play of the day, when his hand made contact with a Bills defender as he was following through on a throw. Tyler Huntley took over at quarterback and will be tasked with directing the offense for the rest of the afternoon if Jackson is unable to return. Jackson had been cleared to start Sunday after missing the Ravens' previous three games due to an ankle sprain.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Hurts hand during opening drive
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Jackson headed to the locker room after sustaining an apparent injury to his throwing hand during Sunday's game against the Bills, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
After missing the Ravens' previous three games due to an ankle sprain, Jackson lasted just one play before succumbing to a new injury. The quarterback was in visible pain after his hand appeared to make contact with the arm of a Bills defender while he was following through on a pass attempt. Rather than heading to the medical tent on the sideline, Jackson immediately jogged to the locker room to receive treatment. Until the Ravens provide an update on Jackson's status, Tyler Huntley will direct the offense.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Trending toward return in Week 8
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Jackson (ankle) is "believed to be close to 100 percent" and is expected to play Sunday versus the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
After missing the Ravens' last three games with what he has described as a left high-ankle sprain, Jackson seems to have responded well to taking part in practices last week and looks to be moving toward a return to the lineup this Sunday. The Ravens will presumably prepare for Jackson to take on more reps in practices Wednesday through Friday, and if all goes well, he could head into the weekend without a designation. In Jackson's absence, Tyler Huntley has started each of the last three contests and has guided Baltimore to a 1-2 record while completing 68 percent of his passes for 6.8 yards per attempt and accounting for five touchdowns.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Won't return for Week 7
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Jackson (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Jackson drew the questionable tag for Sunday's AFC North tilt after being a limited practice participant all week, but the superstar quarterback will end up missing a third consecutive game due to a high-ankle sprain. As a result, Tyler Huntley will once again start under center for the Ravens, and Jackson's next opportunity to play is Week 8 against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 1.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Practicing again Friday
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Jackson (ankle) is practicing Friday, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
After logging limited practice participation Wednesday and Thursday, Jackson's participation again Friday gives him a chance to return Sunday against Cincinnati. With the Ravens installed as 1.5-point favorites over the division-rival Bengals, oddsmakers seem to believe Jackson will play Week 7.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Present for start of practice Thursday
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Jackson (ankle) is taking the practice field with his teammates Thursday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Jackson was listed as a limited participant Wednesday, but he was notably absent from the portion of practice open to the media. The star QB is present during the media-access portion Thursday, but it remains to be seen if Jackson has progressed to full participation. Jackson missed Baltimore's previous two games, during which Tyler Huntley posted a 1-1 record while filling in under center.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Not seen Wednesday
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Jackson (ankle) wasn't present for the open portion of Wednesday's practice, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Head coach Jesse Minter told Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site Monday that Jackson may "potentially" take part in Week 7 practices, but the quarterback instead will continue to sit out drills, as he's done since Oct. 4. A lingering left ankle sprain is to blame for Jackson's absence, but he at least has two more chances to get back on the field this week. For as long as Jackson is sidelined, though, Tyler Huntley will direct Baltimore's offense.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Looking unlikely for Sunday
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Jackson (ankle) isn't practicing Friday, making him unlikely to play Sunday at Cleveland, according to Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun.
Jackson still hasn't practiced since injuring his ankle Week 4 against the Titans. Ravens head coach Jesse Minter has said that Jackson doesn't necessarily need to practice in order to play, but it's still not a good sign to miss another practice. Tyler Huntley will make his second start of the year if Jackson isn't ready.
Jackson (ankle) officially went down as a non-participant at Thursday's practice.
Jackson wasn't spotted by reporters earlier in the day, and Baltimore's injury report confirms his second absence in as many days to begin Week 6 prep. The Ravens haven't given up hope regarding their starting QB returning for Sunday's pivotal game in Cleveland, but it would take a return to practice in some capacity from Jackson to provide real optimism regarding his status. Tyler Huntley would make a second consecutive start should Jackson sit out Sunday.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Not seen at practice Wednesday
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Jackson (ankle) wasn't present for the media-access portion of Wednesday's practice, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Jackson missed the Ravens' Week 5 win in Atlanta due to a left ankle injury suffered one week prior, and while head coach Jesse Minter told Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com on Monday that the quarterback is "definitely doing better," his potential lack of activity to begin Week 6 prep isn't a great sign. Wednesday's practice report will unveal whether or not Jackson was able to mix into drills.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Progressing in recovery
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Head coach Jesse Minter said Monday that Jackson is "definitely doing better" in his recovery from a sprained left ankle, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Jackson was held out of Sunday's 30-23 overtime win over the Falcons due to a left ankle sprain that he sustained during the Ravens' Week 4 win over the Titans. Minter added that he wasn't sure whether Jackson would be cleared to practice Wednesday, and the superstar quarterback's participation during Week 6 prep will ultimately determine whether he or Tyler Huntley starts against the Browns on Oct. 18.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: 'Real chance' at Week 6 return
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Jackson (ankle), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, has a "real chance" to return to action next week against Cleveland, pending how he responds to rehab, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jackson didn't practice in an fashion this week after he was sidelined for the entire second half of last Sunday's win over the Titans, but the Ravens remain optimistic that his ankle injury is a short-term concern. Though Tyler Huntley will get the starting nod in place of Jackson against Atlanta, Rapoport notes that the Ravens' franchise quarterback has been "in the building early working crazy to get himself back on the field" this week. Assuming the rehab work Jackson has put in translates into him returning to practice at some point next week, he should be able to meet his goal of playing after a one-game absence.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Officially ruled out for Week 5
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Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Falcons, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
After Jackson didn't practice all week, this comes as no surprise. Tyler Huntley is expected to get the start in Jackson's place after he handled first-team reps in practice this week. It's a green-light spot for the Falcons defense in fantasy.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Remains absent Friday
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Jackson (ankle) was not present for Friday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
With Jackson absent from practice all week, he'll likely be ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons. While Jackson could play without practicing, all signs continue to point to Tyler Huntley making the Week 5 start. Atlanta's defense has been wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks and would be a unit to stream at home this week against the backup quarterback if Jackson is ultimately ruled out.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Remains sidelined Thursday
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Jackson (ankle) remained absent from practice Thursday, Sam Cohn of the Baltimore Sun reports.
Jackson is set for a second consecutive absence to begin Week 5 prep, which doesn't bode well for his availability for Sunday night's game in Atlanta. Jackson didn't return for the second half of this past Sunday's win over the Titans and was replaced by Tyler Huntley, who would start against the Falcons if Jackson isn't available.
