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The NFL is investigating how the Baltimore Ravens handled superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson’s injury ahead of Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
Jackson, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, was expected to return to the Ravens’ offense this week after his leave. However, the two-time league MVP was ruled out against the Bears before Sunday’s 1 p.m. start. He was a full participant in Friday’s practice, which indicated he would play Sunday. But on Saturday he was excluded.
The Ravens could be subject to league disciplinary action if they are found to have violated the league’s injury reporting policy.
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Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens throws during team warmups before an NFL preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
“The league will look into this matter,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told ESPN on Saturday. “The league reviews any matter involving a change in a player’s status.”
The Ravens released their own statement on the matter, saying they contacted the league office before calling Jackson.
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“After further evaluation today and after speaking with the league office, as Lamar did not take any starting reps in practice, we have updated our report to reflect his participation in practice,” the release said.
ESPN added that while Jackson was considered a full participant Friday, he was running with the scout team while Tyler “Snoop” Huntley was running with the starting offense.
Huntley was scheduled to start Sunday against Cooper Rush, who had been the Ravens’ starter since Jackson went down. He was, however, benched in the blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams before Huntley’s bye week as he struggled to get the offense going.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws from the pocket during the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. (Tommy Gilligan/Imagn Images)
Jackson’s injury remaining an issue couldn’t come at a worse time for the Ravens, as they sit at 1-5 in what has been one of the most shocking developments for a Super Bowl prospect this season.
It’s no secret how lost Jackson is due to his playmaking abilities. Safety Kyle Hamilton recently gave PK Press Club Digital an optimistic outlook for the Ravens, who need to put together a winning streak if they want to make the playoffs. But he knows how much of a role Jackson plays in those hopes.
“Lamar is our quarterback, and he’s the guy who puts butts in stadium seats, sells tickets and wins games for us,” Hamilton said. “Obviously, we also contribute defensively and supporting the guys on offense. But, at the end of the day, [No.] 8 is what makes this thing work.”
The Ravens will be forced to rely on Huntley, who is 3-7 in his career as Jackson’s backup. He threw seven touchdowns and seven interceptions in those 10 games spanning five seasons.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up before an AFC wild card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. (Mitch Stringer/Imagn Images)
Since 2018, the Ravens are 4-12 without Jackson at quarterback with a six-game losing streak.
