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Is Lamar Jackson playing today? Injury updates for Ravens QB vs. Broncos

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was dealing with back and knee injuries last week. Here are the latest updates.

The Baltimore Ravens (5-3) are set to host the Denver Broncos (5-3) in Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season and quarterback Lamar Jackson‘s status has been a big storyline leading up to the game.

Jackson did not participate in Wednesday’s practice last week and Ravens coach John Harbaugh described it as a “rest” day for the quarterback. When the injury report came out later in the day, Jackson was listed as a “DNP” (did not participate) due to knee and back injuries.

Jackson then missed practice again on Thursday, bringing into question his status for Sunday’s game against the Broncos. Jackson practiced for the first time last week on Friday. Jackson told reporters in Baltimore that his status for Sunday was “never in doubt” and sitting out two days of practice was “just resting my body.”

Baltimore will have a short week after hosting Denver on Nov. 3 as the Ravens are set to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football four days later on Nov. 7. With two games in a five-game span, Jackson’s status will be worth monitoring this week.

Lamar Jackson injury update

Jackson practiced on Friday and he was not given a “game status” injury designation, so he has been cleared to play on Sunday. He’s ready to start against the Broncos in Week 9. 

How long will Lamar Jackson be out?

The Broncos prepared last week as if Jackson would play on Sunday and he’s been cleared to suit up today. The Ravens announced their inactives list at 11:30 a.m. ET and Jackson is ACTIVE for Sunday’s game. He’s set to start against Denver.

Ravens quarterback depth chart

Baltimore’s backup quarterback is Josh Johnson. The 38-year-old veteran has spent time with 14 different NFL teams, including three separate stints with the Ravens. Johnson is 1-8 as a starter in his career, including an 0-1 mark with Baltimore. Devin Leary, a rookie out of Kentucky, is the team’s third-string quarterback. He was picked by the Ravens in the sixth round of this year’s NFL draft.

QB1: Lamar Jackson
QB2: Josh Johnson
QB3: Devin Leary

Sunday’s game will be regionally televised on CBS (TV broadcast map). Playing on the road, Denver is considered a big underdog in Week 9.

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Ravens to sign QB Devin Leary to practice squad

Devin Leary is back with the Ravens, signing to Baltimore’s 16-player practice squad less than 24 hours after being a roster cut.

Devin Leary is back with the Ravens, signing to Baltimore’s 16-player practice squad less than 24 hours after being a roster cut.

Leary and Emory Jones were both waived ahead of the 53-man deadline.

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The quarterback failed to secure a third quarterback on the roster behind Lamar Jackson and Josh Johnson despite being selected in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Leary tossed 35 touchdowns as a junior at Kentucky and will continue his development.

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Ravens vs. Packers: Top photos from preseason finale at Lambeau Field

We’re looking at the top photos from the Baltimore Ravens preseason loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field

It’s only the preseason, but the Ravens will head towards the 53-man roster cutdown date with a sour taste after a 30-7 loss to the Packers at Lambeau Field on Saturday afternoon. Josh Johnson was 5-7 for 71 yards and one passing touchdown, while Michael Pratt led Green Bay in passing, going 8-12 for 80 yards and one touchdown. The Packers were dominant on the ground, amassing 193 rushing yards, as Ellis Merriweather led all ball carriers with 16 yards for 74 yards. The Packers held the ball for nearly ten minutes longer than the Ravens and out-gained Baltimore by 326 yards to 177 for John Harbaugh’s bunch. With Baltimore now turning its attention toward the Chiefs, here’s an instant analysis of the loss. ***

Ravens vs. Falcons: Top photos from Baltimore’s 13-12 win in preseason Week 2

We’re looking at the top photos from the Baltimore Ravens 13-12 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the preseason Week 2 matchup

Backup quarterback Josh Johnson was perfect on the afternoon, and rookie Emory Jones added a 56-yard touchdown throw to Dayton Wade in the second half to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a 13-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium.  The Ravens snapped a three-game preseason losing streak, while Atlanta had 343 yards of total offense but was 4-13 on third downs. Baltimore had another putrid day on the ground, rushing for 71 yards on 30 attempts.  With the team set to start preparation for the preseason finale, here are the top photos from the win over Atlanta. ***

Should Ravens sign QB Ryan Tannehill after poor performance by backups in preseason opener?

Should Ravens sign QB Ryan Tannehill after poor performance by the backups in preseason opener?

Offensive highlights were hard to come by for the Baltimore Ravens in their 16-13 preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Ravens had trouble moving the ball through the air, finishing the game with a measly 82 passing yards on 22 completions between veteran quarterback Josh Johnson and rookie sixth-rounder Devin Leary.

The passing attack was not expected to light up the scoreboard when two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson and several other starters were not on the field. Still, Baltimore cannot be pleased with such a meager operation.

The performance has led to questions regarding the state of the Ravens’ quarterback room and the dire outlook if Jackson were to miss any time during the season. With this in mind, should Baltimore look to add another signal caller to serve as a potential backup to Jackson?

With the bulk of the offseason already over, throwing another quarterback in the mix to compete with the 38-year-old Johnson could be difficult, especially considering that the established journeyman spent last year in the system. A new quarterback would have to catch up quickly to supplant Johnson as the No. 2 option behind Jackson, but that doesn’t mean the Ravens still can’t look to add another veteran to the mix to act as a third quarterback with the potential to become the primary backup down the road.

A popular name being thrown around is quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Tannehill, 36, turned his career around when he joined the Tennessee Titans in 2019 following an up-and-down seven-year stint with the Miami Dolphins. Tannehill’s efforts in leading the Titans to a playoff berth in his first season with the team earned him Comeback Player of the Year honors and a spot in the Pro Bowl. Once in the playoffs, Tennessee knocked off Tom Brady and the Patriots in the wild-card round and a 14-2 Baltimore squad in the divisional round the next week before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.

Tannehill’s last season with the Titans in 2023 was rocky, as he threw for four touchdowns and seven interceptions in eight games as the starter. Still, the veteran can win a few games with a talented team such as the Ravens if Jackson were to go down. The primary question at this point is Tannehill’s asking price and whether or not he is content as a backup or would rather wait it out and see if another team comes calling later in the season due to an injury to their starting quarterback.

Another plus for Tannehill is his experience alongside running back Derrick Henry, whom the Ravens signed this offseason. The two were together for the entirety of Tannehill’s time in Tennessee.

In the end, if Jackson goes down for an extended period with an injury, Baltimore’s chances as a serious contender will plummet. A quarterback like Tannehill could help wade through muddy waters in the possibility that Jackson would miss only a handful of games. The Cleveland Browns were indeed thankful to have quarterback Joe Flacco last season following the season-ending injury to Deshaun Watson, as the former Raven led the team to the playoffs straight from the couch.

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Top photos from Ravens 16-13 loss to Eagles in preseason opener

We’re looking at the top photos from the Baltimore Ravens 16-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the preseason opener at M&T Bank Stadium

The Ravens returned to the field for live game action for the first time since their heartbreaking, 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC title game.

Baltimore hosted Philadelphia at M&T Bank Stadium, with both teams on similar arcs, and championship paths. Starting quarterback Lamar Jackson sat out along with key starters on both sides of the football.

Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made a 49-yard field goal with no time remaining to give the Philadelphia Eagles a 16-13 victory after Baltimore quarterback Emory Jones — who had just entered the game — was sacked and fumbled on the next play.

The recovery by Patrick Johnson gave Elliott his final opportunity of the night.

With Baltimore set to start preparation for the Falcons in the second week of the preseason, we’re looking at the top photos from Friday night.

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Ravens training camp: Top photos from Day 5 of practice

We’re looking at the top photos from Day 5 of Baltimore Ravens training camp practices

The Ravens had a day off from training camp on Thursday but returned to the Under Armour Performance Center on Friday and Saturday for their first two full-padded summer practices. Lamar Jackson returned to the lineup after a medical evaluation for flu-like symptoms. At the same time, the team honored the late Jacoby Jones on the day that family and friends traveled to New Orleans for his funeral services. With Sunday’s practice quickly approaching, here are takeaways and notes from Saturday’s session. ***

Ravens initial 90-man roster arranged by uniform number ahead of training camp

Baltimore Ravens’ 90-man roster at the start of 2024 training camp

The Baltimore Ravens have officially reported to the Under Armour Performance Center for the start of training camp with the first practice scheduled for Sunday morning.

There will be starting jobs and roster spots up for grabs, which should make for some intriguing position battles throughout camp and the preseason.

Currently, the Ravens have 90 players on their roster, and that will be trimmed down to 53 ahead of the start of the regular season, and by August 27.

With training camp underway, here’s an updated look at the Ravenss’ initial 90-man roster at the start of training camp, organized by jersey number.

Ravens MVP Lamar Jackson is already impressed with the new faces in QB room

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is already impressed with the new faces in the team’s quarterback room

The Baltimore Ravens have seen quarterback Lamar Jackson evolve before their eyes. He’s been one of the best quarterbacks in the league for a long while now and is the heart and soul of Baltimore’s current franchise.

It’s no secret that as long as Jackson is healthy, the Ravens have a chance to win a Super Bowl, but if he’s not, those odds go down dramatically. Jackson was asked about the new faces in Baltimore’s quarterback room and said they can spin the ball and look good.

“Awesome. Those guys can spin the ball – ‘Dev’ [Devin Leary], ‘Em’ [Emory Jones] – those guys [are] looking good, no doubt.”

The players that Jackson referred to were sixth-round rookie Devin Leary and undrafted rookie Emory Jones. While fellow quarterback Josh Johnson is Jackson’s current backup, he’s not the long-term solution, leading the way for one of the younger guys to step up and slide into that role down the line.

Ravens’ rookie QB Devin Leary Draws High Praise from Tee Martin

Devin Leary looks likely to win the QB3 job over Emory Jones this summer

Tee Martin is a legend among all-time SEC quarterbacks. In 1998, he led the Tennessee Volunteers to a national title.

The current Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach, including Kentucky, has made several stops during his coaching career. This school produced quarterback Devin Leary, whom the Ravens selected in the sixth round of this year’s draft.

Martin served as Kentucky’s wide receivers coach in 2010, keeping that responsibility but also adding the title of passing game coordinator in 2011.

He’s also held this position with the Ravens during the 2021 and 2022 seasons.

Leary, who looks likely to win the QB3 job over Emory Jones this summer (Josh Johnson should be the QB2), has impressed Martin with his ability to pick up the playbook quickly.

Martin was asked how he thought Leary had looked thus far in camp. His response, via baltimoreravens.com, is below:

“[Devin Leary is] arm-talented, smart [and] competitive, [He] can make all the throws on the field, and he’s doing a really good job of learning the offense and executing the offense. He played in a pro-styled system at [the University of] Kentucky, his last year [after playing] four years at N.C State. [It’s] a different type of system, but we’re kind of a marriage of both. He’s comfortable in what we’re doing. [He’s] very talented, extremely talented. I look forward to him playing in the preseason.”

Leary isn’t the most mobile of quarterbacks, so how he fits in at Baltimore is tricky. If he is pressed into action, you won’t see the team calling many designed quarterback runs like they do when Lamar Jackson is taking the snaps.

After all, Leary finished his college career with -76 rushing yards.

The N.C. State system that Martin is referring to had more spread-option elements, and that experience should serve Leary well in running the Ravens system. So it is likely he makes the roster, but barring an injury crisis, he probably won’t play much.