Baltimore Ravens fans can breathe easy as coach John Harbaugh confirmed Lamar Jackson is fine after a foot injury scare during practice. An X-ray revealed no significant damage, and Jackson is expected to be ready for Week 1. He was already slated to sit out the preseason finale against the Commanders, with Cooper Rush starting in his place.
Will Lamar Jackson play in the preseason finale against the Commanders?
Even before the injury, Lamar Jackson was not expected to play in Saturday’s preseason finale against the Washington Commanders. Harbaugh confirmed that sitting him is part of the plan, especially with the regular season approaching. Backup quarterback Cooper Rush is set to start the game and lead the offense.For Ravens fans, the clean X-ray was the best possible news. Harbaugh put it into perspective by adding, “I told the guys, ‘Prayers do get answered.’ I was praying.”
John Harbaugh provides clarity on Lamar Jackson’s injury scare
Jackson left Wednesday’s practice after having his foot stepped on during a full-team drill. While he appeared uncomfortable and later exited alongside members of the training staff, Harbaugh confirmed there was no significant damage.“He got his foot stepped on like we said yesterday,” Harbaugh explained. “They did a quick X-ray, and there’s no damage or anything like that. I’m sure it’s a little sore today, so we just kept him in. He’s going to be good.”The two-time MVP remained on the field for a few plays after the incident but looked slightly off, even throwing a few errant passes. Despite that, the results of the X-ray gave the team confidence that it was nothing more than a minor setback.Also Read: Stephen A. Smith stands by Shannon Sharpe after ESPN firing and sexual assault caseWith Jackson healthy and in good spirits, Baltimore’s focus now shifts to keeping their franchise quarterback fully ready for Week 1 of the regular season.
