Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson sat out Wednesday’s practice due to a knee injury, raising concerns about his availability for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Head coach John harbaugh indicated Jackson was experiencing “some soreness coming out of the game” against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
The injury’s origin remains unclear, though Jackson faced consistent pressure from the Vikings’ defense, which blitzed 58.8% of the time, according to next Gen Stats. While officially credited with only four quarterback hits on 34 dropbacks, Jackson appeared to be contacted by pass rushers frequently throughout the game. A collision between Jackson’s left knee and the helmet of Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers during a designed run in the fourth quarter is also a potential source of the soreness.
Harbaugh expressed optimism, stating Jackson “should be OK,” a sentiment met with skepticism by Ravens fans given past instances of similar assurances. Jackson’s continued absence on Thursday would strongly suggest he is at risk of missing the Browns game, and even limited practice participation would be a cause for concern.
Should Jackson be unable to play, Tyler Huntley is expected to start, having previously defeated the browns in Week 8. Cooper Rush would serve as the backup quarterback.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more facts becomes available.