Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was carted off the field this past Sunday due to an ankle injury. It’s not considered a serious injury, but it could keep him from playing this weekend against the Packers.
Jackson didn’t participate in Wednesday’s practice for the Ravens because of his ankle sprain. That wasn’t really a surprise considering he needs to rest.
Unfortunately, Jackson’s status in practice didn’t improve on Thursday. For the second day in a row, he was unable to participate in any capacity.
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo had some additional information to share on Jackson. He said the Ravens were hopeful the former MVP would be able to get some work in this Thursday.
“Today was the day the Ravens had hoped to have Lamar Jackson on the field doing work,” Garafolo said. “It’s now looking like an uphill battle for him to play vs. the Packers.”
Today was the day the #Ravens had hoped to have Lamar Jackson on the field doing work. It’s now looking like an uphill battle for him to play vs. the #Packers. https://t.co/kkbOd6rmSv
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 16, 2021
Earlier this week, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh sounded optimistic that Jackson would be able to play in Week 15.
“The plans are right now, in my mind, for Lamar to be out there,” Harbaugh said, via ESPN. “So, we’ll see where it goes this week. If he can go, he’ll go. If not, Tyler [Huntley] will be the quarterback. That’s where we’re at.”
If Jackson doesn’t participate in Friday’s practice, he’ll most likely miss the Packers game.
The Ravens will release Jackson’s status for Week 15 on Friday.
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