Lamar Jackson returns to practice, questionable vs. Broncos

[October 02, 2021] Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice Friday and was a full participant after missing two days with what offensive coordinator Greg Roman called "a little back flare-up."  

Friday's injury report lists Jackson as questionable to play Sunday against the undefeated Denver Broncos. NFL Network reported that Jackson is expected to go.

"I don't think it's anything serious," Roman said. "But we're just going to have to kind of wait and see. I think he's going to be in good shape. We'll wait and see."

The 2019 NFL MVP played the entire game in the Ravens' dramatic 19-17 victory over the Detroit Lions last Sunday. He also missed practice time last week with what was called a stomach bug.

Tyler Huntley, the undrafted backup out of Utah, took first-team snaps in Jackson's absence this week. In his second season, Huntley has only five regular-season passing attempts -- completing three of them for 15 yards.

In three games this season for the Ravens (2-1), Jackson has completed 53 of 87 passes for 761 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions. He also has run for 251 yards and two touchdowns.

The Ravens ruled out tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) and defensive end Derek Wolfe (hip/back) for the Broncos game. Eight other players besides Jackson are questionable, including six defensive backs. That includes starting cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey (knee) and Anthony Averett (ankle) and starting safeties Chuck Clark (hip) and DeShon Elliott (quad).

--Field Level Media

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