After Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson didn't practice on Thursday due to an ankle injury, there was some concern about his status for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. As Jackson was stepped on at Ravens practice, causing the latest ankle injury, it seems as if the concern from fans should dwindle with the latest update.
According to Adam Schefter and Jamison Henley, Jackson has returned to practice and is “on track” to play against the Steelers. There's no doubt that there is a sigh of relief for most fans of the team, especially since Jackson has had to miss time earlier this season with an injury that has led to Baltimore looking to catch up in the standings.
“Lamar Jackson has returned to practice and is on track to play Sunday vs. the Steelers,” Schefter wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
“Ravens QB Lamar Jackson returned to practice on Friday. Jackson missed Thursday’s practice with an ankle injury. It looks like he will be set to start Sunday against the Steelers,” Henley wrote.
Ravens' Lamar Jackson receives praise from Todd Monken
With the Ravens facing the Steelers in a classic AFC North rivalry game, it's an important one as both teams are 6-6, looking to gain an advantage in the division to be in first place. Jackson has played in nine games this season, missing a handful due to a hamstring injury, and it has been a relatively down year for the two-time MVP.
Baltimore offensive coordinator Todd Monken would commend Jackson for the determination in “battling” each week to be healthy to play, as it's not a rare occasion to see the 27-year-old miss at least one practice each week.
“I just give him a lot of credit – he's battling each week trying to get healthy enough to be able to play every Sunday,” Monken said, via ESPN. “I see a guy that's battling little nagging injuries, things that are stopping him from being able to get out there every day and practice.”
At any rate, Jackson and the Ravens look to get back in the winning column on Sunday against Pittsburgh.
