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Lamar Jackson’s ankle injury and return outlook
First reported Oct 26, 6:37 PM ET · Latest Nov 1, 4:24 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 1, 6:01 PM ET
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Where things stand
ESPN reports that the Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson has a complicated injury history that makes his timeline to return challenging.
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- Reported Lamar Jackson has a complicated injury history. Is this wrong?
Source
- “Inside the complicated injury history of Ravens' Lamar Jackson” — ESPN
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Timeline
What changed: Earlier ESPN and Yahoo Sports reports said Jackson was cleared to play and would return for the game against the Buffalo Bills, describing his ankle pain as “bearable.”
How this story developed
- New Lamar Jackson has a complicated injury history.
Every report, newest first
- Inside the complicated injury history of Ravens' Lamar Jackson — ESPN
If the QB's health record has taught the football world anything, his timeline to return can be challenging.
- Ravens QB Jackson to return for Bills clash, calls ankle pain 'bearable' — ESPN
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will return to play Sunday at Buffalo, saying the pain in his injured left ankle is "bearable."
- Lamar Jackson to Play vs. Bills? Ravens’ Final Injury Report Answers the Big Question — Yahoo Sports
The Baltimore Ravens may have their starting quarterback Lamar Jackson available for Week 8 after playing three games without him. Jackson’s participation in practice throughout the week increased the likelihood of his return against the Buffalo Bills. Lamar…
- Ravens' Minter optimistic QB Jackson can return vs. Bills — ESPN
Ravens coach Jesse Minter expressed optimism Monday that quarterback Lamar Jackson could be available for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Questions
- It remains unclear how long Jackson will remain healthy and what impact his injury may have on his performance and the Ravens’ season. Open
- The reports do not indicate how the ankle will hold up over the course of the game or whether his performance will be affected. Open
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Jackson missed three games with an ankle sprain, prompting questions about his availability. Recent statements from the team’s coach suggested optimism that he could play, and the player himself said the pain was manageable.
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