Lamar Jackson Absent From Practice; Injury Update Looms

WHO:

baltimoreravens.com - Head Coach Jesse Minter stated, "Again, to Lamar's credit, he's working his butt off. He's doing everything he can to be out here, and when he's able to be, then he will."

baltimoreravens.com - Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle emphasized, "I think the biggest thing he has to prepare like he is playing just so he doesn't fall behind from a mental standpoint."

baltimoreravens.com - Lamar Jackson, Head Coach Jesse Minter, Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle, Tyler "Snoop" Huntley, Rashod Bateman, John Simpson, Matt Hibner, Broderick Washington Jr., Trey Hendrickson, Defensive Coordinator Anthony Weaver.

WHAT:

Draft Sharks - Lamar Jackson is officially out for the game against the Browns due to his ankle injury.

Heavy NFL - Jackson did not practice at all during the week leading up to the game against the Browns.

Draft Sharks - Jackson is looking more likely than not to miss this weekend's game vs. the Browns due to his ankle injury.

Heavy NFL - Jackson is out for Sunday's game vs. the Browns due to his ankle injury.

Draft Sharks - Lamar Jackson is officially out for the game against the Browns due to his ankle injury.

Heavy NFL - Jackson did not practice at all during the week leading up to the game against the Browns.

Draft Sharks - Lamar Jackson is out for Sunday's game vs. the Browns due to his ankle injury.

Heavy NFL - Jackson did not practice all week leading up to the game against the Browns.

baltimoreravens.com - Lamar Jackson is looking more likely than not to miss this weekend's game against the Browns due to his ankle injury.

baltimoreravens.com - Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle stated, "Once we get to that Sunday that he's playing again, you want to make sure that whatever time he missed isn't really missed time from a mental aspect."

baltimoreravens.com - Head Coach Jesse Minter expects wide receiver Rashod Bateman to be good to play Sunday.

baltimoreravens.com - Lamar Jackson's absence from practice puts his availability for the upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns further in question.

baltimoreravens.com - If Jackson cannot play, Tyler "Snoop" Huntley would start for the second consecutive game after leading the Ravens to a comeback victory in Atlanta.

baltimoreravens.com - Trey Hendrickson feels ready to make his return after missing two games due to a broken finger, stating, "It's my job as a professional to be ready, and that's what I plan on doing."

baltimoreravens.com - Other Ravens not spotted at the start of Thursday's practice include wide receiver Rashod Bateman (shoulder), guard John Simpson (groin), rookie tight end Matt Hibner (hand), and defensive tackle Broderick Washington Jr. (ankle).

baltimoreravens.com - Center Cam Jurgens was still in a red non-contact jersey as he tries to clear the final hurdle of concussion protocol.

baltimoreravens.com - Trey Hendrickson stated, "Unfortunate, but it's football. It's a tough sport. They've done right by me getting it fixed and onto the next. Best decision for everybody was getting it fixed for long-term and short-term. ... [It feels] significantly less painful now, believe it or not. It's great."

baltimoreravens.com - Lamar Jackson was not present at the start of Thursday's practice.

baltimoreravens.com - Jackson is day-to-day due to an ankle injury that has sidelined him for 11 days.

baltimoreravens.com - If Jackson cannot play, Tyler "Snoop" Huntley will start for the second consecutive game.

baltimoreravens.com - Trey Hendrickson is expected to return after missing two games due to a broken finger.

baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens won both games while Hendrickson was sidelined.

Newsweek - Jeff Zrebiec stated that Lamar Jackson's status for Week 6 "seems pretty obvious."

WHERE:

baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens are preparing to play against the Cleveland Browns.

WHEN:

baltimoreravens.com - The Ravens are preparing for a game on Sunday.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - Jackson is dealing with an ankle injury he sustained in the team's Week 4 win over the Tennessee Titans.

baltimoreravens.com - Jackson is day-to-day as he tries to recover from an ankle injury that has sidelined him for 11 days.

baltimoreravens.com - Jackson is working hard to return to practice and game readiness.

baltimoreravens.com - Hendrickson opted for a procedure to fix his broken finger for long-term and short-term benefits.

HOW:

baltimoreravens.com - Jackson is day-to-day as he tries to recover from an ankle injury that has sidelined him for 11 days.

baltimoreravens.com - Trey Hendrickson stated he is working through whether he'll wear hand protection such as a club upon his return to the field.

baltimoreravens.com - Defensive Coordinator Anthony Weaver noted, "It's huge, because offenses have to account for [Hendrickson] and know where he's at. He's earned that respect throughout his time in the league."

baltimoreravens.com - Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle emphasized the importance of Jackson staying mentally prepared even while not practicing.

baltimoreravens.com - Hendrickson is considering wearing hand protection upon his return to the field.

Lamar Jackson is officially out for the upcoming game against the Browns due to an ankle injury he sustained in the team's Week 4 victory over the Tennessee Titans. He did not practice at all during the week leading up to the game, and he has been sidelined for 11 days as he attempts to recover. Jackson is currently considered day-to-day as he continues his rehabilitation.