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Huge Sigh of Relief for the Baltimore Ravens – NFL Insider Adam Schefter Believes Lamar Jackson’s Injury Had the Ravens Worried

Lamar Jackson should be ready to go for the week 1 game against the Bills

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There was some amount of concern during Wednesday’s practice session for the Baltimore Ravens as quarterback Lamar Jackson left early due to an injury.

Initially, there was some confusion regarding the injury as Jackson was seen flexing his wrist, but the team clarified later on that the discomfort was in his foot after he got stepped on.

While the injury was downplayed at the time as nothing too serious, fans began to worry after learning that the 2-time MVP winner was held out of practice on Thursday as well.

Did the Ravens Downplay the Seriousness of the Injury?

While speaking to the media about Jackson and his injury status, head coach John Harbaugh clarified that the team’s franchise signal caller was fine and that he didn’t take the field for practice on Thursday just as a precautionary measure. The foot is still probably a bit sore, but it’s nothing to worry about.

“He got his foot stepped on like we said yesterday. 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. But he’s fine. He’s gonna be good. It was a big relief. I told the guys I said prayers do get answered because I was praying. I was praying and God came through.”

Ravens HC John Harbaugh provides an update on Lamar Jackson after he left practice early Wednesday.

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ESPN’s insider for the NFL, Adam Schefter, however, raised the point that perhaps the Ravens were more concerned about the injury than they showed, considering the fact that they ran the X-ray tests and checked for any broken bones.

“It sounds like it was a little bit scarier than the Ravens let on because they did take X-rays. They did say there were no signs of any broken bones or any issues. And John Harbaugh admitted that his prayers were answered. So if it was anything that was nothing, he wouldn’t have to pray that Lamar Jackson’s x-rays would turn out the way that he did.”

"If it was anything that was nothing, [John Harbaugh] wouldn't have to pray that Lamar Jackson's X-rays would've turned the way that it did."@AdamSchefter says it sounds like Lamar Jackson's foot injury is scarier than the Ravens lead on 😯 pic.twitter.com/LHDuccobuM
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Having made the playoffs for the past three seasons, the Ravens are still looking to get past the AFC Championship Game and make it back to the Super Bowl. For that to happen, Jackson remaining healthy throughout the season will be a key factor.

The Ravens will play their final preseason game of the year on Saturday afternoon when they take on the Washington Commanders. It is safe to assume that Baltimore will not risk playing their starting quarterback, giving him more time to heal his foot. As things stand, Jackson should be completely healthy for the team’s week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

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