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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Won't Play Against Browns
Confirmed
In Short: The Ravens are coming off a division loss to the Browns in Cleveland, but they’ve been without Jackson since Week 4.
NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Wednesday that quarterback Lamar Jackson 'has a realistic chance to return' for Sunday’s AFC North showdown against the Cleveland Browns.
However, on Friday, head coach Jesse Minter announced that Jackson would not play Sunday against the Browns due to an ankle injury.
Jackson missed four games last season, and Baltimore went 2-2 without him.
Tyler Huntley, who has been serviceable as the Ravens' replacement quarterback, will start in Jackson’s place.
Huntley accounted for three total touchdowns and posted a 111.6 passer rating in the Ravens’ 30-23 win over the Falcons in overtime last week.
Coach Minter said the decision was made in Jackson’s 'best interest,' as the 29-year-old quarterback has not practiced for the last two weeks due to an ankle injury suffered against the Tennessee Titans in Week 4.
Jackson was a limited participant who was not present at the start of practice on Wednesday, but he was on the field at the start of Thursday’s practice.
Despite some progress, Jackson remains a limited participant and his status for future games remains uncertain.
The Browns, who have struggled with an inconsistent offense and special teams issues, will face the Ravens with quarterback Deshaun Concepcion, who has since been cleared and will play after landing in concussion protocol.
The Browns need a win and this is a divisional spot where form and level usually take a back seat to heated rivalry.
Jackson's current average annual salary of $52 million makes him the league's 12th highest-paid quarterback, and the Ravens will likely need to strike a new deal with Lamar after the year to shed salary, as they're projected to be $41.5 million over the cap next campaign.
What this adds
Jackson was ruled out with an ankle injury, while Hendrickson is sidelined with a finger injury.
The team's injury updates on Thursday were encouraging, but Jackson's status remained uncertain until Friday's announcement.
Background
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will not play in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns due to an ankle injury.
The Ravens are coming off a division loss to the Browns in Cleveland, but they’ve been without Jackson since Week 4.
What's confirmed
- Coach Jesse Minter said Friday that Jackson would not play Sunday at the Cleveland Browns (Sunday at 1 p.m.
- "I don't know the chances yet," Ravens coach Jesse Minter said Monday.
- Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will start in Jackson’s place.
What's still developing
- Even if Jackson is feeling better, the Ravens should give him one more week to make sure that his ankle is 100 percent.
- "I think the biggest thing is that he has to prepare like he's playing just so he doesn't fall behind from a mental standpoint," offensive coordinator Declan Doyle said.
- On Thursday, Williams told reporters he does "not know if I'm playing yet."
- However, if you're a Ravens fan, you're certainly not ecstatic about the latest injury developments as Lamar Jackson is slated to miss his second-straight game due to an ankle injury.
- Among 32 qualifying signal-callers in 2025, Jackson ranked 16th in success rate and 19th in EPA/dropback, according to TruMedia.
- OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens have ruled out quarterback Lamar Jackson and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson for their upcoming game at Atlanta because of injuries.
- Asked if Jackson's injury is considered short or long term, Minter said, "I really don't think it's going to be crazy long term, but we'll see what happens." With Jackson as their starting quarterback, the Ravens are 79-32 (.712), averaging 28.4 points per game.
- Jackson was ruled out with an ankle injury, while Hendrickson is sidelined with a finger injury.
- The team's injury updates on Thursday were encouraging, but Jackson's status remained uncertain until Friday's announcement.
- Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Friday — moments before Jackson was ruled out — that Atlanta expected to face the NFL’s two-time Most Valuable Player, though defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said Thursday the team prepared for both Jackson and Huntley.
- He previously covered the Falcons for Sports Illustrated and chronicled the Indiana Hoosiers’ fairy-tale run to the national championship in the 2025-26 season.
- The Ravens' lengthy injury report with 15 players did improve, however.