Lamar Jackson shares injury update ahead of Bengals game

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Lamar Jackson shares injury update ahead of Bengals game

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Matt Wadleigh | Last updated Oct 23, 2026 2:54 PM ET

Everyone is wondering whether or not Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will return for the Week 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

On Friday, Jackson spoke to reporters, and he said he feels like he’s headed in the “right direction.”

Lamar Jackson on whether he will play Sunday against the Bengals: “Right now, I’m heading in the right direction.” https://t.co/AGRYdRZvmc
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) October 23, 2026

Jackson left the game early in Week 4 after suffering a sprained ankle, and Tyler “Snoop” Huntley has been filling in at QB since then.

Jackson has been limited during practice this week, but on Friday, head coach Jesse Minter said that they are “still working through” whether or not the QB will start.

Ravens coach Jesse Minter on whether Lamar Jackson will play Sunday against the Bengals: “We’re still working through that.” Minter did say that Jackson got a “pretty good amount of work in” at Friday’s practice. He said it will be a decision on how Jackson feels and how effective he will be.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) October 23, 2026

Jackson also said that he has a “grace period” until Sunday as far as figuring out whether or not he can play, so there might not be any indication until that day.

The Ravens are 4-2, but getting Jackson back for the AFC North showdown with the Bengals would be a big boost.

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