Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Lamar Jackson Misses Ravens Practice After Ankle Injury
Lamar Jackson hurt his ankle during the Ravens' game against Tennessee on Sunday.
He did not return to that game and did not practice on Wednesday.
The team is treating his ankle and will check how he is doing later in the week.
Coach Jesse Minter said some experienced players can play even without practicing all week.
The Ravens are set to play the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night.
If Jackson cannot play, Tyler Huntley is the team's backup quarterback.
Other Ravens players also missed practice, and Durham Smythe was placed on injured reserve.
Lamar Jackson did not practice Wednesday, three days after injuring his ankle against Tennessee.
Jackson left Sunday's game and did not return after his ankle appeared to roll under an opposing player.
Coach Jesse Minter said Jackson is receiving treatment, with his status to be assessed later in the week.
The Ravens are scheduled to play at Atlanta on Sunday night; Tyler Huntley is Jackson's backup.
Trey Hendrickson, Marlon Humphrey, Ronnie Stanley and Andrew Vorhees also missed practice, while Durham Smythe went on injured reserve.
- Who
- Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.
- What
- Jackson missed practice after injuring his ankle; his availability for the next game remained undetermined.
- When
- Wednesday, three days after Jackson injured his ankle on Sunday.
- Where
- The Ravens' practice facility in Owings Mills, Maryland; their next game is at Atlanta.
- Why
- Jackson was receiving treatment for the ankle injury he sustained against Tennessee.
Reasons for concern
Reasons for optimism
Jackson's availability
Reasons for concern
Jackson missed Wednesday's practice after leaving Sunday's game with an ankle injury and not returning.
Reasons for optimism
Minter said there was still time before Sunday and that Jackson was receiving treatment; he also said experienced players can be ready without a full week of practice.
Backup option
Reasons for concern
Jackson's absence could leave the Ravens relying on backup Tyler Huntley.
Reasons for optimism
Mark Andrews praised Huntley's experience in similar situations and said he has come through before.
- Injury
- Ankle injury sustained during Sunday's win over Tennessee.
- Practice status
- Did not practice Wednesday.
- Next game
- At Atlanta on Sunday night.
- Backup quarterback
- Tyler Huntley.
- Other players who missed practice
- Trey Hendrickson, Marlon Humphrey, Ronnie Stanley and Andrew Vorhees.
- Injured reserve
- Tight end Durham Smythe was placed on injured reserve.