Lamar Jackson was officially a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, a critical step that *should* put him on course to start Sunday’s game against the Bills. But if you’ve been following this saga, you know better than to get too comfortable making predictions about Jackson’s status. The injury situation has been wild, and uncertainty still hangs heavy.
Zay Flowers on Jackson’s Drive and Practice Return
Even with the lingering questions, getting Jackson back on the field, even for practice, is a huge deal. Ravens receiver Zay Flowers made that clear when he spoke to reporters on Wednesday, highlighting the boost it gave the whole squad. “Oh, man, you know Lamar, Lamar wants to play. He wants to play when he is fully healthy,” Flowers said. That drive is exactly what you want from your franchise quarterback.
Flowers also noted how seeing Jackson out there brought smiles to everyone’s faces. He wasn’t trying to force anything or create a huge spectacle; he just came out and did his normal thing. “He is the same player. He is the same person. He wasn’t trying to force anything. He wasn’t trying to make everybody overexcited. He just came out and did what he normally does,” Flowers explained. It’s that calm, focused presence that can settle a locker room.
The Team’s Recent Struggles Without Him
The Ravens have certainly felt Jackson’s absence on the scoreboard. They grabbed a win in their first game without him, but then they dropped the last two, both against division rivals Cleveland and Cincinnati. That’s tough. However, Flowers was quick to step up and defend backup quarterback Tyler Huntley for those losses. “I felt like we could have gotten the win without Lamar last week,” Flowers stated. “I don’t think it was anything that had to do with ‘Snoop’ [Huntley].” That’s a strong vote of confidence in his teammate, showing unity even when the wins aren’t there.
So, what does this all mean for Sunday? Lamar Jackson was a full participant in practice, which is great. But given how unpredictable things have been, it feels like everyone is holding their breath until kickoff against the Bills. We will be watching to see if he truly suits up.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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