Lamar Jackson's Possible Week 8 Return For Ravens Gets Bleak Update

Sitting astatine 1–5, nan Ravens are awaiting nan return of prima backmost Lamar Jackson pursuing their bye week. He returned to believe up of Baltimore's Week 8 matchup against nan Bears arsenic he's nursed a hamstring strain which has sidelined him since nan Ravens' nonaccomplishment to nan Chiefs successful Week 4.

John Harbaugh provided a short consequence on Jackson's return to practice, noting concisely that "it was good." Although nan Ravens coach antecedently said nan squad hoped their prima QB would return aft their bye week, that dream whitethorn not move into a reality. According to a report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Jackson ran Baltimore's scout squad Friday, which indicates he whitethorn beryllium a week distant from returning contempt practicing successful full.

Tyler Huntley is successful statement to commencement against nan Bears if Jackson is incapable to return. He was signed to their progressive roster disconnected nan believe squad this week. Cooper Rush started for nan Ravens successful their Week 5 and 6 losses to nan Texans and Rams.

In 4 games this season, Jackson has thrown for 869 yards pinch 10 touchdowns to 1 interception, adding 166 yards and an further people connected nan ground. He led Baltimore to their only triumph of nan play frankincense far, which came successful Week 2 against nan Browns arsenic nan two-time MVP threw for 225 yards and 4 scores successful a 41–17 win. The Ravens person mislaid to nan Bills, Lions and Chiefs pinch Jackson astatine nan helm.

As nan Ravens dream to salvage their season, it appears they won't unreserved their prima QB backmost to action.

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