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Lamar Jackson Injury Update Ahead of Falcons Game
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's injury status remains uncertain as he prepares for Week 5 against Atlanta Falcons.
In brief
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's injury status remains uncertain as he prepares for Week 5 against Atlanta Falcons. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson may play Sunday after MRI shows no severe ankle injury, but coach Jesse Minter says he needs to practice by Friday to return. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Jackson Injury Update
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left practice in a walking boot after Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans.
“it’s wednesday. there’s a lot of time between now and sunday”
Jackson's MRI and Treatment
Jackson underwent an MRI on Monday after sitting out Wednesday's practice, with coach Jesse Minter saying he's getting treatment and doing things.
“i don’t think it’s going to be crazy long-term”
Jackson's Week 5 Status
Jackson has a realistic chance to play Sunday if he practices by Friday, but coach Jesse Minter says he needs to be ready by then.
“to lamar’s credit, he’s getting a lot of treatment and doing things”
Tyler Huntley as Backup
Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, who coached Jackson Sunday, will start Week 5 if Jackson cannot play.
“the offense does not have to change a whole lot”
The headline
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson may play Sunday after MRI shows no severe ankle injury, but coach Jesse Minter says he needs to practice by Friday to return.
