Ravens’ Bold Lamar Jackson Injury Update Sparks League-Wide Scrutiny
In a stunning twist that’s caught the attention of fans, analysts, and the NFL alike, the Baltimore Ravens made an unexpected pivot on their star quarterback Lamar Jackson’s injury status — and it’s raising plenty of eyebrows across the league.
Here’s what happened. On Friday, the Ravens listed Jackson as a full participant in practice, which led many to believe that the two-time NFL MVP was on track to return for Sunday’s matchup against the Chicago Bears. Even the Bears, according to league sources, were preparing under the assumption that Jackson would play.
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But come Saturday morning, everything changed. The Ravens suddenly downgraded Jackson’s status from “full” to “limited,” and more significantly, ruled him out for Sunday’s game. The team’s official statement said that after consulting with the league office, they realized Jackson’s participation — mostly with the scout team and not in starter reps — didn’t technically qualify as “full practice.”
Now, that might sound like a minor correction, but in the NFL, injury reports are serious business. They’ve been a cornerstone of league policy for nearly 80 years — designed to keep the public, the media, and yes, even gamblers, fully informed. Teams are required to report player injuries accurately and consistently to maintain credibility. So when a team changes its report at the last minute, especially involving a star quarterback, it naturally sparks suspicion.
Adding to the drama, this move comes just days after the NBA was rocked by a massive gambling scandal involving player injury information. With that fresh in everyone’s minds, the timing couldn’t be worse for Baltimore. League insiders say the NFL is expected to review the Ravens’ handling of the situation to determine if their reporting was compliant with league policy.
For now, Tyler Huntley will start at quarterback against the Bears. It’s a familiar spot for him — he’s filled in for Jackson before — but it’s still a tall order. The Ravens are 1-5 this season, their worst start in franchise history, and Jackson’s absence has been deeply felt. Baltimore’s record without him since 2019 is a rough 5-12.
Jackson, who’s been sidelined with a hamstring injury since Week 4, is reportedly eyeing a return next week in the Thursday night game against the Dolphins. Until then, the Ravens will have to fight to stay afloat.
Whether this injury report confusion was an honest clerical mistake or a strategic move gone wrong, it’s already set off conversations throughout the NFL. And one thing’s for sure — the league will be watching closely to see how this one plays out.
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