ExtremeRavens Posted December 31, 2025 Posted December 31, 2025 Lamar Jackson is back. The Ravens quarterback returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering a back injury in the second quarter of a Week 16 loss to the New England Patriots. The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player had been sidelined the past nine days and missed last week’s must-win game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Jackson’s arrival at the practice field in Owings Mills is also a good sign that he will be available for Sunday night’s regular-season finale against the Steelers in Pittsburgh, where the winner will capture the AFC North crown and the loser will be eliminated from playoff contention. The winner will also secure the No. 4 seed and host a wild-card playoff game. In Jackson’s absence, Tyler “Snoop” Huntley helped guide Baltimore to a 41-24 romp over the Packers to keep the Ravens’ playoff hopes alive, completing 80% of his passes for 107 yards and a touchdown with no turnovers and rushing for 60 yards on eight carries, but there’s little question who will get the start if Jackson is healthy. “I think the fact that we have a lot of confidence in Tyler is a real big positive and a real plus, but it doesn’t factor into whether Lamar plays,” coach John Harbaugh said on Monday. “If Lamar’s ready to go, he’s playing. That’s it, for sure.” Jackson has endured the worst year of his career amid a string of injuries, including to his hamstring, knee, ankle and toe. In 12 games, his 63.7% completion rate and 192.6 yards passing per game are the third-lowest marks in his eight seasons. He has also thrown for just 2,311 yards and just 18 touchdowns after a career-high 41 last season. His 28.3 rushing yards per game are easily the fewest of his career. In addition to missing four gams this season, he had also missed at least one day of practice each of the past seven weeks. But that streak came to an end on Wednesday. Harbaugh is scheduled to speak to reporters Wednesday afternoon. This article will be updated. Have a news tip? Contact Brian Wacker at bwacker@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/brianwacker1. View the full article Quote
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