ExtremeRavens Posted 13 hours ago Posted 13 hours ago As the Ravens prepare for a crucial Week 17 contest against the Packers on Saturday evening at Lambeau Field, all eyes remain on quarterback Lamar Jackson’s health. Jackson, who has battled a slew of injuries this season, is now dealing with a back injury suffered near the end of the first half of Sunday’s loss to the New England Patriots. The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player did not participate in Tuesday’s walk-through practice, according to the team’s injury report. He was the only nonparticipant on the active roster. Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (foot), running back Keaton Mitchell (calf), and offensive guard Andrew Vorhees (foot) were limited, while safety Kyle Hamilton (ankle) and linebacker Jay Higgins IV (knee) with estimated as full participants. Coach John Harbaugh described Jackson’s latest issue as a “significant” back contusion and noted the quarterback is considered “day to day” as the team heads into this late-season matchup at Green Bay. “I know he’s going to fight to try to play,” offensive coordinator Todd Monken said Tuesday. Jackson was replaced by reserve quarterback Tyler Huntley in Sunday’s loss. Huntley completed 9 of 10 passes for 65 yards. Jackson, 28, said he received a Toradol injection to try to manage the pain, but after attempting a few throws inside the locker room, he realized he wouldn’t be able to return. Jackson maneuvered gingerly, grimacing as he sat down to put on his socks and shoes, and was one of the last players to depart M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday night. Meanwhile, the Packers are facing their own quarterback injury concerns. Starting quarterback Jordan Love is in the concussion protocol and was cited as a limited participant with an additional left shoulder injury in Tuesday’s walkthrough practice. Backup Malik Willis (shoulder) also was limited. Love and Willis were among the whopping 20 players included on Green Bay’s initial injury report. “I think they’re a very talented team,” Hamilton said. “They’ve been one of the better organizations in the league. The quarterback [injury] thing, [Love and Willis] are both super talented. They can both throw it. They’re both pretty mobile. We’ll prepare [for both quarterbacks] as we go through the week, but we just have to do us first.” The Ravens not only need a win at Green Bay to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but they also require help from around the AFC North. Even with a potential victory over the Packers, Baltimore will be hoping for the Browns to defeat the Steelers at 1 p.m. Sunday in order to keep its postseason hopes alive. “It’s win or go home,” left tackle Ronnie Stanley said Tuesday night. “We know it’s not up to us, but we know we don’t have a chance if we don’t win. So, everything is on the table. We’ve got to get this win. I’m very confident in [Huntley]. He has all the abilities that we need to win against any team.” Have a news tip? Contact Josh Tolentino at jtolentino@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200, x.com/JCTSports and instagram.com/JCTSports. View the full article Quote
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