Lamar Jackson injury update raises concerns about Ravens QB

Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson. REUTERS

Lamar Jackson injury update raises concerns about Ravens QB

By Clark Dalton | Last updated Oct 4, 2026 6:09 PM ET

Baltimore Ravens starting quarterback Lamar Jackson's ankle injury may be more serious than initially thought.

Jackson suffered an ankle injury late in the first half of a 24-18 home win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The Ravens listed him as questionable at halftime, and the QB didn't return. He completed 15-of-20 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns.

After the game, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter shared that ESPN Ravens reporter Jamison Hensley spotted Jackson wearing a walking boot. Baltimore rookie head coach Jesse Minter didn't mention anything about the boot during his postgame news conference.

Jesse Minter talks Lamar Jackson's status

Minter said the coaching staff considered letting Jackson play in the second half against the Titans and didn't signal that the ankle injury is a long-term issue. But the coach admitted he still needs to gather more information about the injury.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson left the stadium with his left ankle in a protective boot, per @jamisonhensley. pic.twitter.com/UVTYJqly75
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 4, 2026

"Little bit of an ankle. Don't know enough about it right now, we'll have to see where that's at. ... Hopefully, it's in a good spot," Minter said.

Coach Minter on Lamar Jackson: pic.twitter.com/IDj8VdV8O1
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 4, 2026

The Ravens rolled with Tyler "Snoop" Huntley after Jackson exited, and Baltimore's offense sputtered without the two-time league MVP, scoring no points. Huntley went 8-of-9 passing for 63 yards but didn't push the ball downfield much or challenge the Titans defense with his legs. He had just 16 yards on four carries.

The Ravens, though, know they can count on Huntley if he must replace Jackson in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. He filled in last season when the starting QB battled hamstring and back issues, going 2-0 in two starts.

Jackson could still play in Week 5, but his status bears watching. His ankle issue doesn't seem minor.

Clark Dalton

Clark Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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