The Baltimore Ravens can relaxation straightforward after a optimistic Lamar Jackson replace on Thursday.
The quarterback’s foot was stepped on during Wednesday’s practice, and he quickly exited. X-rays of Jackson’s foot revealed no injury, which was a reduction for Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh.
“I informed the fellows, ‘Prayers do get answered,'” the coach told the media Thursday. “I used to be praying.”
Jackson did not observe Thursday, however the coach defined that the workforce is simply exercising warning.
“I am certain it is just a little sore right this moment, so we simply saved him in,” Harbaugh stated. “However he is high quality. He’ll be good.”
Giving Jackson a break 17 days earlier than the workforce’s regular-season opener towards the Buffalo Payments on Sept. 7 is sensible. The 28-year-old has had some sturdiness points up to now, and the Ravens do not wish to put him in danger.
Jackson missed 10 video games through the 2021 and 2022 seasons due to knee and again points. The QB’s accidents finally value Baltimore.
The Ravens completed 8-9 and missed the playoffs in 2021. The next season, Baltimore made the playoffs with backup QB Tyler Huntley (now with the Cleveland Browns). Nevertheless, the workforce misplaced to the Cincinnati Bengals, 24-17, within the AFC wild-card spherical.
The Ravens have a reliable backup QB in Cooper Rush. He went 9-5 in 14 begins throughout his seven-year tenure with the Dallas Cowboys. Nonetheless, Baltimore would a lot somewhat have a wholesome Jackson, one of many NFL’s game-changers.
Over the previous two seasons, he has received league MVP and earned two first-team All-Professional nods. In 2024, the QB ranked sixth within the league in passing yards (4,172 in 17 video games) and tied for second in landing passes (41).
The 2025 season might be one of many Ravens’ best chances to win a championship. As of Thursday, FanDuel Sportsbook lists them and the Philadelphia Eagles as co-Tremendous Bowl favorites (+700).
A severe harm to Jackson might’ve ruined Baltimore’s championship aspirations. The Ravens are glad he did not.
