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Sep 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaves the field after a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (hamstring) still not practicing

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As the Ravens return from their bye week with a 1-5 record, Baltimore remains in a holding pattern at quarterback.

Lamar Jackson did not practice Monday and was last seen on the field as a spectator in Baltimore’s Sept. 28 loss at Kansas City. He left the 37-20 defeat late in the game and Cooper Rush started each of the past two games, home losses to the Houston Texans (44-10) and the Los Angeles Rams (17-3).

Monday marked more than three weeks for the Ravens without the two-time NFL MVP driving a high-octane offense.

Jackson threw a league-leading 10 touchdown passes and posted a 130.5 passer rating in his four starts. The Ravens averaged 32.8 points per game in those starts, but they have managed a total of 13 points in the two contests since he went to the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

There is still time for Jackson to suit up for practice this week as the Ravens prepare to welcome the Chicago Bears (4-2) on Sunday.

Two defensive players sidelined with hamstring injuries before the bye, inside linebacker Roquan Smith and cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, were able to participate Monday. Moreover, bruising five-time Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard was practicing and could see action for the first time on Sunday.

No injury report is required of the Ravens for Sunday’s game until Wednesday afternoon.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said before the team broke for the bye he was more than hopeful Jackson’s hamstring would be healed enough to play this week.

“Well, I’m leaning into (Lamar Jackson’s return) pretty hard,” Harbaught said last week. “Psychologically, how much am I leaning into Lamar coming back and playing? … If I was on the couch with a psychiatrist right now, if I was spilling it, I would have to say I’m leaning really hard into that, really hard. For any kind of psychological wellbeing, spiritual wellbeing, I’m leaning hard on that happening. So, I’m very hopeful that that happens.”

While Baltimore was off, the Cincinnati Bengals (3-5) and Cleveland Browns (2-5) earned victories in Week 7 to move ahead of the Ravens in the standings. Baltimore sits alone at the bottom of the AFC North standings but has five games remaining against division rivals. The Ravens’ lone win this season was over the Browns in Week 2, 41-17.

–Field Level Media

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson gets ready to take the field during the second half of their game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sept. 7, 2025.

NFL not disciplining Ravens’ Lamar Jackson for fan interaction

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The NFL will not discipline Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson for his interaction with a fan during Sunday night’s game in Buffalo.

“The matter has been addressed by the club and there is no further action from the league,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said on Thursday.

The Ravens said they are handling the matter internally after Jackson retaliated to a fan touching his helmet, and the helmet of teammate DeAndre Hopkins, by shoving the man in the chest.

“Our player’s safety is of the utmost importance,” said a Ravens official, per ESPN. “We have spoken to Lamar, who understands the impact of the situation, about the incident.

“While we will keep internal matters private, we have implemented additional security protocols — both at home and on the road — to better protect our players and handle negative fan interactions moving forward.”

The Bills fan who made contact with the players’ helmets immediately after the Ravens’ third-quarter touchdown celebration has been banned indefinitely by the NFL from Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium and all other NFL stadiums.

In regard to the incident, Jackson said after the Ravens’ 41-40 loss that his emotions got the best of him. “I’ll learn from that,” the two-time NFL MVP said.

–Field Level Media

Sep 7, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

John Harbaugh: No word from NFL about Lamar Jackson shoving fan

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Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh said the NFL hasn’t contacted the team about Lamar Jackson shoving a fan who slapped the top of his helmet and did the same to DeAndre Hopkins after they connected for a touchdown in a loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.

Jackson said postgame his emotions got the best of him when he followed Hopkins to the bench on a circuitous route celebrating their touchdown in the second half. A fan smacked Hopkins on the top of his helmet as he passed and tagged Jackson, too, before the two-time NFL MVP shoved the fan in the chest with two hands.

“I have not heard from the league,” Harbaugh said Monday afternoon, recounting the moment from what ended in a 41-40 loss at Buffalo.

Representatives from the league and the Bills confirmed to multiple outlets Monday that the fan was banned indefinitely not only from Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium, but from all NFL stadiums.

“Lamar is down there celebrating a TD with your teammates just like you’re supposed to do,” Harbaugh said. “You score a TD, you probably shouldn’t have a frozen water bottle thrown at you either.”

The score with 1:09 remaining in the third quarter but the Ravens ahead 33-19. Hopkins caught the pass one-handed as he slipped past double coverage by the Bills.

Live video and screenshots of Bills fans throwing water bottles in the vicinity of running back Derrick Henry when he crossed the goal line earlier in the game created buzz on social media during and after the incident.

“I let my emotions get the best of me,” Jackson said Sunday night. “I’ll learn from that.”

Reigning MVP and Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw four touchdown passes and led a stirring comeback with 16 unanswered points in the final four minutes to close out the comeback but took notice of fans hitting the exits.

“I think there’s people that left the stadium. That’s OK,” Allen said immediately after the game. “We’ll be fine. But have some faith next time.”

–Field Level Media

Aug 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson sits out practice Thursday

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Lamar Jackson was held out of Baltimore Ravens practice Thursday as a precaution to rest his foot after a teammate inadvertently stepped on the MVP quarterback midway through Wednesday’s workout.

A team spokesman said Jackson was fine, noting a teammate stepped on his foot before he walked off the field with team trainers.

ESPN reported Jackson also was flexing his right wrist.

Prior to being tangled up and cleated, Jackson went to the ground after contact in team drills.

Cooper Rush is the No. 2 quarterback for the Ravens.

Jackson, a two-time NFL MVP, already has been ruled out for Baltimore’s game Saturday against the Washington Commanders. But that’s the norm for the Ravens, who haven’t put Jackson on the field in a preseason game since 2021 when he attempted four passes at Washington in what also was Baltimore’s preseason finale that year.

–Field Level Media

Sep 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson (77) in a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Report: Rams LT Alaric Jackson dealing with blood clots

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Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson is dealing with blood clots for the second time since 2022, NFL Network reported on Friday.

While Jackson is expected to play this season, the Rams secured insurance at the position by agreeing to terms with free agent tackle D.J. Humphries on Thursday.

Jackson, 26, followed up the 2022 season in which he played just eight games (six starts) by starting 29 of the Rams’ 34 games over the past two campaigns.

Humphries, 31, started 15 games with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 before sustaining a torn ACL. He joined the Kansas City Chiefs in late November of last season and started two games.

Humphries has started all 100 career games he has played since the Cardinals selected him with the 24th overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft. He made the Pro Bowl in 2021.

–Field Level Media

Sep 29, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) speaks with Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) and quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) after the game during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley lead MVP finalists

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen got the better of Baltimore Ravens counterpart Lamar Jackson last Sunday when their respective teams battled in the AFC divisional round in Orchard Park, N.Y.

Named finalists for the Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award, Allen will hope to get the better of Jackson, fellow signal-callers Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) and Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) and running back Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles) when the award is presented at the NFL Honors show on Feb. 6.

A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the NFL completed voting before the beginning of the playoffs.

Allen, 28, threw for 3,731 yards and 28 touchdowns this season and rushed for 531 yards and 12 scores.

Jackson, 28, is vying for his third MVP award (2019, 2023). He threw for 4,172 yards and 41 touchdowns this season and rushed for 915 yards and four scores.

Burrow, 28, threw for NFL-best totals in passing yards (4,918) and touchdowns (43).

Goff, 30, threw for 4,629 yards and 37 touchdowns this season.

Barkley, 27, rushed for a league-best 2,005 yards to go along with 13 touchdowns.

Barkley, Burrow and Jackson also joined Ravens running back Derrick Henry and Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase as finalists for the Offensive Player of the Year award.

Burrow also is a finalist for Comeback Player of the Year, joining Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez, Bills safety Damar Hamlin and Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins.

Finalists for all eight postseason awards are:

Most Valuable Player
–Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills quarterback
–Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles running back
–Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
–Jared Goff, Detroit Lions quarterback
–Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens quarterback

Offensive Player of the Year
–Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles running back
–Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
–Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver
–Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens running back
–Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens quarterback

Offensive Rookie of the Year
–Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders tight end
–Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders quarterback
–Malik Nabers, New York Giants wide receiver
–Bo Nix, Denver Broncos quarterback
–Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver

Defensive Player of the Year
–Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker
–Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns defensive end
–Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end
–Pat Surtain II, Denver Broncos cornerback
–T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker

Defensive Rookie of the Year
–Cooper DeJean, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback
–Braden Fiske, Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman
–Quinyon Mitchell, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback
–Chop Robinson, Miami Dolphins linebacker
–Jared Verse, Los Angeles Rams linebacker

Comeback Player of the Year
–Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
–Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings quarterback
–J.K. Dobbins, Los Angeles Chargers running back
–Christian Gonzalez, New England Patriots cornerback
–Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills safety

Coach of the Year
–Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions
–Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota Vikings
–Sean Payton, Denver Broncos
–Dan Quinn, Washington Commanders
–Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs.

Assistant Coach of the Year
–Joe Brady, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator
–Vic Fangio, Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator
–Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator
–Aaron Glenn, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator
–Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator

–Field Level Media

Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) talks with quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) after a play against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson off injury report; TE Isaiah Likely out

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is off the injury report for Thursday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, but tight end Isaiah Likely has been ruled out.

Jackson was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice and does not carry a game status.

Likely (hamstring) did not practice all week and was ruled out along with defensive end Brent Urban (concussion). Cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis (knee) is doubtful and RB Keaton Mitchell, who returned to practice this week, is listed as questionable. Mitchell (knee) would have to be activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list Thursday in order to play.

Jackson missed practice Tuesday, listed with a knee injury, but coach John Harbaugh said then that the two-time MVP would play against the Bengals (4-5) without getting into specifics of him missing practice.

Behind Jackson, the Ravens (6-3) lead the league in total yards and rank second in scoring.

–Field Level Media

Jan 7, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy (99) runs onto the field before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Bengals open practice window for DE Myles Murphy

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy and defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson were cleared to return to practice Wednesday.

The Bengals opened the 21-day practice window for both players, who began the season on injured reserve.

Murphy landed on IR on Aug. 27 with a knee sprain. Jackson joined him two days later, also with a knee injury.

Murphy, 22, was the Bengals’ first-round pick in 2023 and Jackson, also 22, was their third-round selection in 2024.

Murphy appeared in all 17 games (no starts) in 2023 and contributed three sacks and 20 tackles.

Cincinnati (1-3) hosts the Baltimore Ravens (2-2) in an AFC North contest on Sunday.

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November 5, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs the football against New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson (22) during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Giants CBs Adoree’ Jackson, Dru Phillips out vs. Cowboys

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The New York Giants will be shorthanded in the secondary entering their game against Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J.

The Giants (1-2) ruled out cornerbacks Adoree’ Jackson and Dru Phillips on Wednesday. Neither player participated in the team’s walk-through sessions this week due to their respective calf injuries.

Jackson, 29, has just three tackles in three games this season while Phillips, 22, has recorded 17 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.

New York also listed wide receiver Darius Slayton as questionable due to a thumb injury. Slayton, 27, has seven catches for 66 yards in three games this season.

The Cowboys (1-2) listed two defensive backs as doubtful: safety Markquese Bell (ankle) and rookie cornerback Caelen Carson (shoulder). Neither has practiced all week.

Bell, 25, has recorded two tackles in three games in his third season with Dallas. Carson, 22, has posted 15 tackles and two passes defensed in three starts.

–Field Level Media

Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball as Kansas City Chiefs safety Chamarri Conner (27) makes the tackle during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

QB Lamar Jackson back at practice, Ravens want him to run

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Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said he wasn’t injured but “took a day off” when he wasn’t available for Monday’s practice.

Jackson practiced Wednesday six days after the NFL season kickoff loss at Kansas City and said he wasn’t feeling any worse for wear after carrying the ball 16 times against the Chiefs.

“Playing football,” he said of his mindset delivering first contact to defenders in his path. “I’m just playing football. I’d rather hit you before you hit me.”

Jackson might be less-equipped to protect himself this season because he intentionally dropped weight. He said he doesn’t have a target weight, but trimmed pounds to get faster and improve as a runner.

Head coach John Harbaugh and Jackson both said they’re ready to lean on running back Derrick Henry more often. Asked if his current pace as a runner seeking contact was sustainable, Jackson said, “I’m not trying to find out.”

Harbaugh said he doesn’t want Jackson to pull back as a runner.

“I’m comfortable with a physical football team across the board, whatever it takes in a given situation to try to find a way to make a play and win the game,” Harbaugh said.

–Field Level Media