Baltimore Beatdown
The mood in Baltimore was decidedly dour on Monday when Lamar Jackson missed the Ravens’ first practice of the week. Reports since have indicated that he may not play in Week 8 as the team hoped.
But a ray of hope emerged on Wednesday when the two-time MVP made his (albeit limited) return to practice. John Harbaugh, as usual, declined to provide details on Jackson’s status.
“It’s hard to out a number on it,” said Harbaugh after practice. “I don’t have any shareable injury intelligence.”
At a minimum, Jackson has a chance to play on Sunday against the Bears, who are preparing to face him, according to Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Harbaugh also declined to say whether Cooper Rush or Tyler Huntley at quarterback if Jackson can’t go. Rush took over for Jackson in Week 4 and got the starting nod in the Ravens’ next two games, but he was replaced by Huntley in the second half of their Week 6 loss to the Rams. The latter quarterback provided a jolt to the offense with his rushing ability and a skillset that more closely resembles Jackson’s. Jeff Zrebice said on the Ravens Collective podcast last week that Huntley’s history and relationships in the locker room could also be a factor in his playing time.
Here is the Ravens’ full Wednesday injury report:
Full participation
Limited participation
Did not participate
This story will be updated with more information.
