The Baltimore Ravens are in a serious bind for Week 5, with star quarterback Lamar Jackson missing Wednesday’s practice due to a sprained ankle. This is exactly what no team wants to see early in the season, especially when your offensive leader is sidelined and questions start flying.
The QB Question Looms Large
Jackson’s ankle injury has already cast a massive shadow over their preparations for Sunday’s clash against Atlanta. Head coach Jesse Minter didn’t mince words on Monday, telling reporters he was “unsure of Jackson’s availability” for the game. Talk about a gut punch. It’s a rough spot to be in, especially since the team just brought in a new center, but it seems their quarterback health is the real fire they need to put out. You’ve got to wonder how much this impacts their game plan, right? The uncertainty alone is enough to make any fan sweat.
A Growing Injury List For Baltimore
But wait, there’s more. Jackson isn’t the only crucial player missing from the field. Multiple reporters spotted a troubling list of other key guys also out during the open portion of Wednesday’s practice. Receiver Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman were both nowhere to be seen, leaving some big holes in their passing game. On defense, safety Kyle Hamilton, edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, and cornerback Marlon Humphrey also sat out. Guard Andrew Vorhees rounded out the list of no-shows. That’s a lot of starters, or at least major contributors, nursing something this early in the week.
This is a tough look for Baltimore as they stare down the Falcons this weekend. With Jackson’s status up in the air and a laundry list of other talent missing, the team’s full injury report, set to drop later today, is going to be a must-read for anyone watching this game. The outcome of Sunday’s game could hinge entirely on who actually suits up.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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