# Lamar Jackson's ankle injury confusion

> Lamar Jackson's ankle injury sparks confusion after conflicting reports on severity.
- Title: Lamar Jackson's ankle injury confusion · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Lamar Jackson's ankle injury sparks confusion after conflicting reports on severity. Lamar Jackson's high-ankle sprain has caused uncertainty about his…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/ravens-nfl/lamar-jackson-ankle-injury-ZSJMJ2RT2NEL7ML6OSSKPGFMPU
- Author: Jonas Shaffer
- Published: 2026-10-27T17:27:50.861+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lamar jackson, baltimore ravens, ankle injury, high-ankle sprain, james minter, ravens quarterback, nfl, news, local
## Lamar Jackson's ankle injury
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson hurt his left ankle on Oct. 4.
## Initial injury reports
Coach Jesse Minter initially said Jackson was day-to-day ahead of the AFC North opener.
## Jackson's clarification
Jackson confirmed it was a high-ankle sprain, not a deltoid sprain.

> He part of the training staff?
## Jackson's public comments
Jackson said the injury was very painful and playing with limited mobility would be a disservice.

> very, very, very, very, very painful
## Conflicting reports
NFL Network reported Jackson was expected to return soon but he missed practice and the game.

> expected to return soon
## Jackson's injury history
Jackson has missed seven games over three years with injuries, including a knee injury in 2022.
## Past injury confusion
Jackson's knee injury in December 2022 caused confusion about severity and timeline.

> Grade 2 knee sprain
## Jackson's ankle injury timeline
Jackson missed three straight games with an ankle injury starting Oct. 4.
## Jackson's recovery concerns
Jackson said he couldn't run at all the week Minter made day-to-day comments.
## Jackson's injury impact
Jackson's injury has caused fan frustration and confusion about his return timeline.
## Jackson's injury history
Jackson has missed games due to injuries including a knee injury in 2022.
## Jackson's injury timeline
Jackson missed three straight games with an ankle injury starting Oct. 4.
## Jackson's injury impact
Jackson's injury has caused fan frustration and confusion about his return timeline.
## Jackson's injury timeline
Jackson missed three straight games with an ankle injury starting Oct. 4.
## Key takeaway

Lamar Jackson's high-ankle sprain has caused uncertainty about his return timeline despite multiple medical assessments.