THE Baltimore Ravens have given an update on the fitness of star quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The 27-year-old missed out on practice on Tuesday after sustaining a knee injury.
The Ravens have given an update on Lamar Jackson’s fitness[/caption]
That left fans concerned about Jackson’s availability for a huge Thursday Night Football showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals.
But Ravens fans can breath a sigh of relief after their star was taken off the team’s injury report.
The news should suggest that Jackson is fit and available to take on the Bengals in the AFC North matchup tomorrow.
Jackson took to the practice field on Wednesday and is understood to be managing his workload with a minor knee problem.
But head coach John Harbaugh didn’t hesitate in confirming his QB would be in the pocket against the Bengals.
Speaking on Tuesday, he said: “Nothing I really want to talk about and comment on. He’ll be playing Thursday night.”
While Jackson confirmed that he is just trying to rest his body amidst a busy schedule.
He said last week: “I was just resting my body. It’s a long season, that’s all”.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has confirmed that Jackson will be playing against the Bengals[/caption]
The Ravens are 6-3 this season so far and swept aside the Broncos 41-10 last time out.
Jackson’s fitness will be a huge boost for the Ravens with last season’s MVP already off to an electric start this year.
The former Louisville thrower is already looking like he is going to be in the conversation for MVP once again this season.
He’s averaging a career-high 264.3 passing yards per game and completing an impressive 68.2 percent of his passes.
While he has thrown 20 touchdowns and only put up two interceptions.
Should Jackson win again then it would be his third MVP award, having won it in 2019 and 2023.
But full focus will be on trying to extend the Ravens’ record to 7-3 for now and continue their form and pursuit of the Super Bowl.
There could still be some more notable absences on Thursday, however.
Tight end Isaiah Likely will miss the game after picking up a hamstring issue and not training this week.
Defensive end Brent Urban is also out of action with a concussion.
Cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis is a doubt for the Bengals game too after a knee injury himself.
While running back pair Rasheen Ali and Keaton Mitchell are also listed as questionable on the Ravens’ report.
Jackson is competing for MVP once again[/caption]
