Lamar Jackson Returns to Ravens Practice After Hamstring Injury
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 4. Despite being officially limited on the practice report, head coach John Harbaugh expressed optimism about Jackson's recovery. The team was hoping Jackson could return and help spark a comeback for the 1-5 Ravens, who face the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Key Takeaways:
- Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens' quarterback, returned to practice for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 4.
- Jackson was officially limited on the practice report, but head coach John Harbaugh expressed optimism about his recovery.
- The Ravens had a Week 7 bye, and the team is hoping Jackson can return and help jumpstart a comeback for the 1-5 club.
- Jackson is 2-0 in his career in his first game back after missing time due to injury (Week 13, 2020; Week 12, 2021).
- Head coach John Harbaugh did not specify who would start at quarterback if Jackson is unable to play again.
- Cooper Rush and Tyler Huntley are the alternatives to Jackson.
Statistics:
- The Ravens are 1-5 this season with Lamar Jackson missing the last two games.
- Jackson has a 2-0 record in his first game back after missing time due to injury in his career (Week 13, 2020; Week 12, 2021).
- The Ravens have a Week 8 bye before facing the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Sources:
- "Lamar Jackson returns to Ravens practice for first time since suffering hamstring injury" by Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer, NFL.com
- https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-returns-ravens-practice-hamstring-injury-week-8
- Kevin Patra has written for NFL.com since 2013 after a three-year run on the NFL Network news desk.