Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left today’s game against the Cleveland Browns with an ankle injury. Jackson got hurt when he was hit around the ankle after releasing a pass outside the pocket.
Former Philadelphia Eagles president and Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons executive Joe Banner had some thoughts on Jackson’s injury, and he shared them on Twitter.
“Lamar Jackson is the latest QB trying to run a lot to get hurt,” Banner wrote. “It’s pretty consistent around the league. Should inform future decision making around the league.”
Lamar Jackson is the latest QB trying to run a lot to get hurt. It’s pretty consistent around the league. Should inform future decision making around the league
— Joe Banner (@JoeBanner13) December 12, 2021
Judging by these comments, we’re not sure if Banner actually saw how Jackson got hurt. Yes, Lamar runs a lot, but he was in the process of throwing away the ball outside the pocket when he was injured. That’s something that quarterbacks all around the league do every week.
Banner is catching blowback for his tweet, from analysts and fans alike.
Was it a bad decision for the Ravens to draft a unanimous MVP that wins 80% of his games?
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) December 12, 2021
Lazy. The pocket is more dangerous than the field, where you can brace for contact.
— Honest NFL (@TheHonestNFL) December 12, 2021
You had this one sitting in the vault for sometime waiting to tweet it. You could’ve at least watched the play to make sure it fit the narrative.
— Angie Michelle (@AnGdmedizzle) December 12, 2021
What did I tell y’all lol just say you don’t watch the game https://t.co/hFIOb0Uycz
— TD Hunter *Devin Duvernay #1 Stan Account* (@tdhunter52) December 12, 2021
Should inform the league about this ratio
— AP Football 🌵𓅓🍎 (@Light_2610) December 12, 2021
He got hit late while making a throw outside of the pocket. Not like he was 5 yards downfield. This is the incorrect take.
— Whedge (@whedge20) December 12, 2021
The early diagnosis on Jackson is a low ankle sprain, according to ESPN’s Dianna Russini.
The Ravens are reportedly going to wait until tomorrow before going through with any further tests.
The Ravens want to see how Lamar Jackson feels tomorrow before any decisions or tests go down.
I was told they are expecting it to be a low ankle sprain, per source. Here is Jackson in a boot. pic.twitter.com/0TXXOwk4GV— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) December 12, 2021
After today’s loss, the Ravens fell to 8-5, one game ahead of Cleveland and Cincinnati atop the AFC North.
If Jackson can’t go next week against the Green Bay Packers, Tyler Huntley will start in his place.
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