Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson wasn’t on the field for Wednesday’s practice, and the craziest part? He didn’t say a word about any injury or illness in his press conference leading up to it. That’s right, the dude was just chilling, giving no clues why he’d be sidelined when reporters caught him among the players not participating.
Where’s Lamar? Nobody’s Talking
Reporters watching the open portion of practice confirmed it: Jackson was a no-show for team drills. The total silence from him about any physical issues before practice kicked off is what really makes this whole thing wild. You’d think if a starting QB was missing, there’d be some kind of heads-up, but nope. It’s not clear why he was absent, and honestly, that lack of clarity makes you wonder even more. The Ravens are gearing up to face the Titans in Week 4, so for their main guy to just… not be there, without explanation, is a massive question mark right now.
Is It a Rest Day, Or Something Else?
Given the complete lack of discussion about any physical problems, the speculation is already flying: could this just be a rest day for Jackson? That’s definitely on the table. He wasn’t the only one missing, either. Defensive lineman Calais Campbell, center Jovaughn Gwyn, linebacker Trey Hendrickson, and center Ethan Pocic were also not participating on Wednesday. Head coach Jesse Minter is set to hold a press conference after practice, and the team’s official injury report is supposed to drop later today. You know everyone is going to be glued to those updates, desperate for any shred of info on why Jackson sat out.
This is exactly the kind of early-season drama no one wants for their star QB. We’re all waiting to hear from Coach Minter and see that injury report. Because right now, the biggest unanswered question is simple: what’s up with Lamar, and what does this mean for the Ravens heading into that Week 4 matchup against the Titans?
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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