The Ravens’ offense could be in for a tough ride against the Bengals. Quarterback Lamar Jackson, despite head coach Jesse Minter confirming he got some work in later, was missing from the open portion of practice on Wednesday. Jackson was listed as a limited participant, dealing with an ankle issue. That’s not the news anyone wants to hear for their star signal-caller.
Jackson and Bateman’s Limited Returns Raise Eyebrows
It’s not just Jackson either. Wide receiver Rashod Bateman, who got knocked out of last Sunday’s tough loss to the Browns with a shoulder injury, was also a limited participant on the practice field Wednesday. While it’s good to see him out there, “limited” tells you everything you need to know: he’s not 100%. The hope is that if everything goes well over the next couple of days, Bateman will have a shot to play against the Bengals. But man, you’ve gotta wonder how effective he’ll be if he’s still nursing that shoulder. With Jackson’s ankle also nagging him, the offensive rhythm could be seriously impacted.
A Full Return For Jurgens, But Plenty Still Sidelined
On a brighter note, center Cam Jurgens was a full participant in practice for the first time since joining the team! He’s been stuck in concussion protocol, so seeing him fully back out there is huge. It really looks like Jurgens is on track to make his debut for the Ravens. That’s a solid boost, especially when so many other guys are still struggling.
The injury report wasn’t pretty overall. Safety Jaylinn Hawkins (knee), tight end Matthew Hibner (hand), guard Vega Ioane (ankle), guard John Simpson (groin), tackle Ronnie Stanley (not injury related), cornerback T.J. Tampa (rest, toe, ankle), guard Andrew Vorhees (knee), and defensive tackle Broderick Washington (foot) were all listed as limited. That’s a long list of guys not at full speed.
The Ravens have a crucial matchup coming up against the Bengals. With their main playmakers like Jackson and Bateman still hurting, and a laundry list of others limited, the focus will be squarely on how this offense can generate points. Keep an eye on Jurgens’ potential debut, which could bring some much needed energy to the offensive line. But for now, the health of those key offensive pieces is going to dictate everything.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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