Lamar Jackson, the quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, missed practice on Thursday for the first time this year. Jackson, who has missed games in December the last two seasons due to injuries, was replaced at quarterback by Josh Johnson and Tyler Huntley.
After their bye week, the Ravens are well enough to play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
NFL Network stated. Jackson is battling a sickness, but he ought to be fit for kickoff.
Rashod Bateman, a wide receiver with the Ravens, returned to the field on Thursday afternoon after missing Wednesday’s practice due to sickness.
According to offensive coordinator Todd Monken, any information on Jackson’s absence would need to be disclosed by head coach John Harbaugh.
In 12 games this season, 26-year-old Jackson has completed 68.3 percent of his throws for 2,618 yards, 13 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Before Sunday’s game against the visiting Los Angeles Rams (6-6), the Ravens (9-3) had won six of their previous seven games. The 2019 NFL MVP has ran for 574 yards and five touchdowns for the team.
In 2022, Huntley—the starting backup for Baltimore—replaced Jackson and finished with a 2-2 record.
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