October 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws a pass in the first half of a game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Reigning MVP Lamar Jackson missed practice for the second straight day Thursday, raising concerns about his status for the Ravens’ home game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
Coach John Harbaugh described Jackson’s absence Wednesday as a “rest” day, but a later released injury report listed the quarterback as having back and knee issues. Baltimore got back to work this week after a shocking loss at Cleveland (2-6).
“He’s been playing great and we’ve got a lot of football left in front of us,” Harbaugh said Wednesday. “We have one game, a quick game, and another big game coming up, so it made sense today.”
Harbaugh was not available to the media Thursday.
The Ravens (5-3) face the Broncos (5-3) before meeting the Cincinnati Bengals (3-5) on Thursday and the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) on Nov. 17.
The Ravens only have one quarterback on their roster, 38-year-old Josh Johnson. Devin Leary is on the practice squad.
Jackson, a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October. Jackson completed 86-of-128 (67.2%) passing for 1,241 yards, 12 touchdowns and one interception for a 126.5 passer rating. He also rushed for 193 yards in the month.
Jackson completed 158 of 236 passes (66.9%) for 2,099 yards and 17 TDs, including two interceptions, in all eight games as a starter. He leads the league in yards per attempt (9.95) and passer rating (115.4).
He also rushed 81 times for 501 yards and two TDs.
The Ravens selected Jackson with the 32nd overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Louisville. He was named NFL MVP in 2019 and last season, was a first-team All-Pro twice and a Pro Bowl selection three times.
Jackson has passed for 17,986 yards and 142 TDs with 47 picks in 94 career regular season games (85 starts). He also has 956 carries for 5,759 yards and 31 TDs.
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