Lamar Jackson misses second practice, Broncos availability in question
Ravens star Lamar Jackson was back at practice Friday, putting him on a path to play against the Denver Broncos
The Baltimore Ravens are hoping to bounce back after a disappointing loss in Week 8 to the Cleveland Browns dropped them to 5-3 on the young season and a game behind the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North.
But if they are to bounce back in Week 9 with a win over the Denver Broncos, they might have to do it without dynamic quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Jackson was held out of practice for the second straight day, with what the Ravens are describing as knee and back injuries:
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (back/knee) is not practicing Thursday.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) October 31, 2024
This marks his second straight day where he hasn’t practiced.
When Jackson was absent for the media portion of practice on Wednesday, speculation began regarding his status for Sunday’s game against Denver. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told the media on Wednesday that Jackson was given a rest day:
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson did not practice Wednesday due to back and knee injuries, per the injury report.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) October 30, 2024
John Harbaugh said earlier today that Jackson was given a rest day.
CBs Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins were limited in their return to practice. pic.twitter.com/IBKc4yhe0z
However, with Jackson now missing practice on two straight days, his status for Sunday against the Broncos is in doubt.
Update Friday: Jackson returned to practice on Friday, putting him on track to play Sunday:
Lamar Jackson (back/knee) is back at practice for Ravens.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) November 1, 2024
On the season, Jackson has completed 66.9% of his passes for 2,099 yards and 17 touchdowns, against just a pair of interceptions. The Ravens star also leads all NFL passers with an Adjusted Net Yards per Attempt of 9.14, and leads the NFL in Quarterback Rating with a mark of 115.4. He has added another 501 yards on the ground, with two more touchdowns.