Jamison Hensley
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens stay tight-lipped about whether or not injured quarterback Lamar Jackson has an opportunity to play in Sunday's pivotal recreation towards the Houston Texans.
On Wednesday, Jackson didn't apply due to a hamstring harm that he suffered in Sunday's 37-20 loss in Kansas Metropolis.
When requested if there was a dedication on Jackson's availability for Sunday, coach John Harbaugh mentioned the crew is taking the entire quite a few accidents day-to-day. Then, when requested if Jackson is taken into account “day-to-day,” Harbaugh replied, “How about I simply do not say something? That is what I'd do. Why do not we simply depart it alone.”
Harbaugh mentioned he spoke to Jackson at size Tuesday. Jackson has been attending the entire conferences, as nicely.
“Lamar's working,” Harbaugh mentioned. “He's doing a fantastic job.”
Jackson, a two-time NFL Most Precious Participant, has not missed a recreation with harm for the reason that finish of the 2022 season. Since 2018, Baltimore is 4-10 with out Jackson.
If Jackson is sidelined Sunday, the Ravens would flip to Cooper Rush, the previous Dallas Cowboys backup who signed with Baltimore this offseason.
“He is a professionals' professional,” tight finish Mark Andrews mentioned of Rush. “He actually dove into this offense [and] understands it extraordinarily nicely. He'll know what to do, and I do know he is fired up for the chance to go present what he's all about.”
Along with Jackson, the Ravens have been with out seven injured gamers at Wednesday's apply, together with starters akin to offensive deal with Ronnie Stanley (ankle), center linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring), cornerbacks Nate Wiggins (elbow) and Marlon Humphrey (calf), and fullback Patrick Ricard (calf).
“All people right here on this group is all fighters,” Andrews mentioned. “We have been via adversity. We all know what that appears like and there is no stop on this group. I am excited to indicate the world that.”
The Ravens are off to their worst begin in 10 years at 1-3. With the uncertainty surrounding Jackson, Baltimore is a 1.5-point house underdog towards the Texans.
