Lamar Jackson was limited in Wednesday’s practice, and the official word from the Baltimore Ravens’ injury report dropped a bit of a bombshell: he’s dealing with a back issue. Head coach Jesse Minter tried to play it cool with reporters earlier, calling whatever Jackson was dealing with “something small,” but a back injury for a quarterback who relies so heavily on his mobility and athleticism? That’s never “small,” not really.
The Practice Report That Dropped a Bomb
Let’s be real, a back issue for any QB is a red flag, but for Lamar, it’s a huge deal. The guy makes magic happen with his legs as much as his arm. Sure, the silver lining is he *was* still able to get on the field, which tells you he’s probably not completely sidelined. That’s a positive sign for his availability, no doubt. But you can bet everyone in Baltimore is holding their breath right now. This isn’t just a bump or a bruise, it’s a back, and they’ve got to play the Titans this Sunday. Every snap, every scramble, every hit: it’s all going to be under the microscope. You gotta monitor this one like crazy.
A Whole Hospital Ward for Sunday?
And it’s not just Lamar they’re sweating over. The Ravens’ injury report was a whole novel. Outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson couldn’t even participate on Wednesday because of a finger injury. Then there’s center Ethan Pocic, who also didn’t practice. That’s no shocker, though, after Minter straight up called his knee injury from Sunday “long-term.” Ouch. On top of all that, a bunch of key guys were limited in practice: receiver Zay Flowers (hamstring), cornerback Marlon Humphrey (hamstring), receiver Chris Moore (ankle), guard John Simpson (groin), tight end Durham Smythe (heel), and offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (toe). Defensive lineman Calais Campbell did get a rest day, so at least that’s not another active injury. But man, that’s a lot of talent walking around with question marks right now.
This team needs its playmakers, especially going into a game against the Titans. With so many guys banged up, and the main man Lamar dealing with a *back* problem, this Sunday could be way more of a grind than anyone expected. Can they rally and overcome all these dings, or is this going to be a tough weekend for the Ravens faithful?
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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