Lamar Jackson remains off the practice field for the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, and that’s just a gut punch for anyone hoping to see him suit up this weekend. The guy’s ankle injury, which took him out of that Week 4 win against the Titans, is still keeping him sidelined, and there’s no sign he’s moving any closer to playing.
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter was trying to keep a brave face on Wednesday, telling reporters “there’s a lot of time between now and Sunday” when asked about Jackson’s chances against the Falcons. But let’s be real, seeing him miss another day’s practice makes that quote feel a little less reassuring. Minter did say Jackson doesn’t necessarily need to practice to play, which is technically true, but if he doesn’t get any work in before Friday wraps up, what reason will anyone have to believe he’s actually going to be out there in Atlanta? It’s not looking good, folks.
If Jackson can’t go, it’s Tyler Huntley who’ll be under center for the Ravens. Rookie Joe Fagnano will be backing him up. And as if Jackson’s absence wasn’t enough, the Ravens are dealing with a few other key injuries too. Linebacker Trey Hendrickson, with a finger issue, cornerback Marlon Humphrey, battling hamstring and calf problems, and center Cam Jurgens, in concussion protocol, were all missing from Thursday’s open practice. This team is banged up.
So, for Sunday night’s game against the Falcons, the Ravens are staring down some serious questions at quarterback and across the defense. Will Jackson defy the odds and suit up, or are we about to see Huntley try to steer the ship in a crucial matchup? We’re all waiting for Friday’s practice report, because right now, things are looking dicey.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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