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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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Will Diontae Johnson play for the Ravens this week? Week 9 update

John Harbaugh told Tracy Wolfson that he expects Diontae Johnson to play 10-15 snaps in his Ravens debut against the Broncos in Week 9

Diontae Johnson had an efficient week of practice after getting traded from Carolina to Baltimore. Although he won’t be a starter, Todd Monken has a role as the veteran pass catcher.

Talking to Tracy Wolfson of CBS Sports before Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium, head coach John Harbaugh said Johnson would play about 10-15 snaps in his debut.

Johnson talked about quickly picking up the Ravens offense and could provide a spark in the deep passing game with Lamar Jackson.

Johnson has been a productive pass catcher in the NFL and one of the league’s best at creating separation on the outside.

Johnson had 30 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns this season for the Panthers.

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Lamar Jackson injury update: Ravens QB misses 2nd day of practice

Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee/back) did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson (back/knee) sat out practice again on Thursday after also being sidelined for Wednesday’s session.

When he spoke to media members after Wednesday’s practice session, Ravens coach John Harbaugh described Jackson’s absence as a “rest” day. When the injury report was released later in the day, Jackson was listed with back and knee injuries.

With Jackson missing practice again on Thursday, the quarterback’s status is worth monitoring going into Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. Baltimore will have one more practice this week on Friday.

After facing the Broncos on Nov. 3, the Ravens have a Thursday Night Football matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 7. So Jackson will have a short week to recover if he does play against Denver in Week 9.

If Jackson is not able to play against the Broncos on Sunday, Josh Johnson would be the next man up at quarterback. Baltimore also has Devin Leary available on the practice squad.

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 trade for talented wide receiver ahead of Broncos game

The Ravens are bringing in wide receiver Diontae Johnson ahead of their game against the Broncos this week.

The Baltimore Ravens are bringing in reinforcements ahead of their home game against the Denver Broncos this week.

The Ravens have agreed to trade a fifth-round draft pick to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for wide receiver Diontae Johnson and a sixth-round pick, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Johnson (5-10, 183 pounds) was a second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl receiver with the Pittsburgh Steelers before landing with the Panthers via trade this spring. After dropping to 1-7 following their 28-14 loss to the Broncos on Sunday, the Panthers decided to ship out the 28-year-old receiver in order to upgrade their draft capital in 2025.

Johnson sat out last week’s game against Denver with a rib injury, but he played against the Broncos twice during his tenure with the Steelers. Johnson totaled 10 receptions for 164 yards and two touchdowns in his previous matchups against Denver’s defense.

Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson now has another weapon as Johnson joins an offense that also includes running back Derrick Henry, tight end Mark Andrews and receivers Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.

Sunday’s matchup just got tougher for the Broncos.

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Justin Fields reveals Chargers had interest in trading for him

The Chargers’ quarterback room could’ve looked a little different right now.

The Chargers’ quarterback room could’ve looked a little different right now.

On an episode of Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast, Justin Fields spoke out about the teams that were interested in acquiring him this past offseason before the Steelers.

Los Angeles was among the crop.

I’m not sure of all the teams, but there were a lot of teams that already had solidified quarterbacks and I didn’t want to do that. Chargers were one, Ravens were another. Raiders, they talked a little bit. I don’t know too much. Who else was in there I don’t know, but a lot of teams had solidified quarterbacks who just got new contracts so I didn’t want to be there.

Fields landed in Pittsburgh in exchange for a conditional 2025 second-round pick.

Yes, the former first-round pick would’ve been a nice addition, but it wouldn’t have been worth giving up that high value of draft capital for only a backup job.

To fill out the positional room behind Herbert, Los Angeles re-signed Easton Stick and traded for Taylor Heinicke ahead of the regular season.

After a rough start with the Bears, Fields seems to have found the perfect home. He’s completed 73.3% of his passes for 518 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while rushing for 90 yards and one score.

Ravens vs. Raiders: Top photos from Week 2 matchup at M&T Bank Stadium

The Ravens have gone from a Super Bowl hopeful, to a team searching for answers after a shocking 26-23 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday.

The loss dropped Baltimore to 0-2 on the season, while creating more discourse centered on the offensive line, secondary, run-pass ratios, and Lamar Jackson. The disappointing loss also creates something of a hotseat for head coach John Harbaugh with a difficult matchup against the Cowboys looming.

Here are the top photos from Week 2.

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Eddie Jackson has high praise for Lamar Jackson: I’ve always been a fan of his game

Eddie Jackson says he’s always been a fan of Lamar Jackson’s game

Eddie Jackson spent seven seasons in Chicago, but after being without a team for months, he’s feeling like he joined a family after signing a one-year deal with the Ravens.

Jackson grew up about 15 minutes away from MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. They competed against each other in youth football. Sharing the same name, Eddie liked to call Lamar his cousin.

After his second practice with the team, Jackson told Ravens media that he’s always been a fan of the star quarterback’s game.

Lamar Jackson was absent from the first three training camp practices after he was sent home with an illness on Saturday.

Jackson had been at the Under Armour Performance Center practicing since July 15, when quarterbacks and injured veterans reported to training.

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Ravens’ Joe D’Alessandris discusses offensive line competition after losing 3 starters

Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris discusses the competition after losing 3 starters

The Baltimore Ravens will need a big year from their offensive line to compete for a Super Bowl. It all starts up front for an offense, but Baltimore has some significant question marks in that regard entering the 2024 season.

The team lost three starters in 2024 free agency, which means they will have new faces at over half of their starting spots. There will be plenty of competition, which offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris mentioned has been good.

“You know what, I’ve seen good competition. I’ve seen each guy working, and I move them around quite a bit – for their benefit and also for our benefit – because the more they can do, guess what, [they] get to stay in this league longer, because you can play multiple positions, and they’ve all accepted that role and that opportunity. Andrew [Vorhees] is doing a great job. ‘Sala’ [Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu] is doing a good job. Josh Jones is doing a good job. Ben [Cleveland] is doing a good job inside there, so you just keep seeing all these young men doing it, and the good news is, this is the time of year where you’re learning assignment, communication [and] playing fast. The contact is not there. That’s going to come. Training camp is what that’s built for along with games. Then, we’ll see how it plays out from there.”

D’Alessandris mentioned multiple players competing for starting sports, including Andrew Vorhees, Ben Cleveland, and others. At this point in the off-season, they are all learning, but they are all trying to make a name for themselves and get ahead of the curve.

Report: Chargers hiring Ravens player evaluation and analytics manager Corey Krawiec

Corey Krawiec was vital to the Ravens’ success over the past decade.

The Chargers are hiring Ravens player evaluation and analytics manager Corey Krawiec, according to The Athletic’s Daniel Popper.

Krawiec had been with Baltimore since 2013 in a role in which he supported the team’s college scouting, pro scouting, and salary cap departments with data analysis and research.

Krawiec was vital to the Ravens’ success over the past decade.

Joe Hortiz is off to a strong start in his role as Chargers general manager by bringing in Krawiec, who he’s very familiar with, having worked with him in Baltimore.

Social media reacts to Chargers hiring Joe Hortiz as general manager

The Chargers hired Joe Hortiz as their new GM. Here’s how Twitter reacted.

Joe Hortiz is the new general manager of the Chargers.

Social media has been quick to give Los Angeles kudos for the hire.

Let’s take a look at what is being said: