Ravens’ Lamar Jackson returns to limited practice before Bengals game
Jackson did limited work on Wednesday for the first time since his ankle injury, but Baltimore has yet to determine whether he can play Sunday.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did limited work at practice on Wednesday, October 21, his first practice since injuring his ankle earlier this month. The return gives Baltimore a chance to prepare him for Sunday’s Week 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, but his availability remains uncertain, according to coach Jesse Minter.
Minter said Jackson took part in a portion of the team’s preparation that was closed to reporters. ‘Lamar was able to get a little bit of limited work in,’ the coach said, according to Heavy. Minter added that Jackson ‘just has to be healthy enough to play.’ His participation therefore marks a step back into practice, while leaving the decision on Sunday’s game open.
Jackson’s return after two missed games
Jackson injured his ankle against the Tennessee Titans on October 4 and missed the Ravens’ next two games and six practices, The Baltimore Banner reported. He was dressed in street clothes with a light wrap around his left ankle on Wednesday. Minter described his preparation as a day-by-day matter, telling The Banner that Jackson had been able to get involved in a little of the work.
The update follows an earlier period of uncertainty over whether Jackson would resume practicing. NewsJaws’ earlier report covered his status after Baltimore’s loss to Cleveland; Wednesday’s participation is the change since that report.
What the Ravens face against Cincinnati
Baltimore was 4-2 at the time of The Banner’s report, including a 3-1 record while Jackson was healthy. Backup Tyler Huntley led the Ravens to a win over Atlanta and then a loss to Cleveland during Jackson’s absence. Those two results kept Baltimore in the AFC North race, making the quarterback’s readiness consequential for its next divisional matchup.
The Banner said Jackson had two more practices scheduled before the Bengals game on Sunday. Minter’s account of Wednesday’s limited work establishes that Jackson was involved in preparation, even though reporters did not see the team portion of practice. Whether he is healthy enough to play will depend on how he progresses before the game.
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Sources and context
- Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Injury Update Gets Clarity From HC Jesse MinterHeavy, republished by Yahoo
- Ravens’ Lamar Jackson limited in practice ahead of Bengals gameThe Baltimore Banner
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