Lamar Jackson got an earlier jump on practice today, taking the field during the media-open portion and marking his second consecutive day of participation after missing that segment entirely on Wednesday. This is a crucial step for the Ravens’ star quarterback, who’s been sidelined for the last two games.
Jackson’s Ankle Progress: Limited But Moving Well
Despite being on the field and reporters noting he was “moving well,” the Ravens still listed Jackson as limited for the second day in a row. It’s been a tough stretch for the quarterback, who has missed the last two games entirely due to that pesky ankle injury. But here’s the kicker: having back-to-back practice days like this is a massive development. It really looks like a good sign, strongly suggesting he’ll be able to play against the Bengals on Sunday. You know that energy, that hope, has to be huge for the team heading into a big divisional matchup.
Around the Injury Report
Jackson isn’t the only one making big strides toward getting back on the field. Wide receiver Rashod Bateman, who’s been battling a shoulder issue, is also “trending in the right direction,” moving from limited to full participation this week. That’s fantastic news! And the list of full participants keeps going: center Cam Jurgens (concussion), tight ends Mark Andrews (hand) and Matthew Hibner (hand), guards Vega Ioane (ankle), John Simpson (groin), and Andrew Vorhees (foot), linebacker Trey Hendrickson (finger), and tackle Ronnie Stanley (rest, toe, ankle) were all full-go today.
Not all news is good news, though. Safety Jaylinn Hawkins got a downgrade and is now listed as out with a knee injury. Plus, cornerback T.J. Tampa (knee) and defensive tackle Broderick Washington (ankle) both remained limited participants, just like Jackson.
The buzz around Jackson’s ankle will definitely be ramping up as we get closer to game day. With the Bengals clash set for Sunday, the possibility of their star QB returning after missing two weeks could absolutely shift the energy on that field. Let’s see if he can push past that “limited” tag before kickoff.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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