Lamar Jackson's return timeline remains uncertain after suffering a high ankle sprain in a win over the Tennessee Titans. Coach Jesse Minter indicated Jackson's availability depends on his pain tolerance, stating the quarterback must feel healthy enough to play his style. Jackson missed two weeks previously and was ruled out of games against the Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns.
Despite practicing as a limited participant this week and working with the first-team offense, he was ruled out Saturday due to increased swelling. Tracy Wolfson reported the decision "came as a shock to the Ravens," though Coach Minter called it a mischaracterization. In his first comments since the injury, Jackson emphasized he cannot be a "statue" on the field.
He has missed 17 games over his past six seasons due to injury, though he has played more games than Kyler Murray, Dak Prescott, Daniel Jones, and Joe Burrow since 2019. Marlon Humphrey defended Jackson, calling the injury coverage "unfair treatment," noting no one can defend him if he cannot play. When Jackson misses time, the Ravens struggle to make the postseason, failing twice in three seasons with at least four missed games.
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