Jamison Hensley
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Lamar Jackson did not apply for a second straight day for the Baltimore Ravens, whose harm issues proceed to develop.
Along with the two-time NFL Most Helpful Participant being sidelined, Professional Bowl security Kyle Hamilton didn't apply on Thursday after injuring his groin the day earlier than. Jackson and Hamilton are the Ravens' two-highest paid gamers by common wage per 12 months.
Jackson has not practiced this week after leaving Sunday's 37-20 loss in Kansas Metropolis with a groin harm. The struggling Ravens (1-3) haven't but dominated him out. If Jackson cannot play Sunday, Baltimore would begin Cooper Rush, the previous backup quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.
Hamilton hasn't missed a sport since 2023. He's thought-about Baltimore's most versatile defender, rating second on the Ravens in tackles (31) and passes damaged up (two).
Jackson and Hamilton are amongst 9 Professional Bowl gamers from final 12 months who're coping with accidents. Together with Jackson and Hamilton, three different Professional Bowl gamers did not apply Thursday: center linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring), cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf) and fullback Patrick Ricard (calf).
There are additionally three further Professional Bowl gamers who're restricted in apply with accidents: offensive deal with Ronnie Stanley (ankle), middle Tyler Linderbaum (calf) and outdoors linebacker Kyle Van Noy (hamstring). On Monday, Baltimore dominated out Professional Bowl defensive deal with Nnamdi Madubuike for the season with a neck harm.
On Wednesday, tight finish Mark Andrews addressed the mindset of the workforce by saying, “Everyone right here on this group, we're all fighters. We have been via adversity. We all know what that appears like, and there is no stop on this group, and we're excited to point out the world that.”
The Ravens, who wish to keep away from the second 1-4 begin in franchise historical past, play host to the Houston Texans (1-3) on Sunday.
