Ravens Get Extremely Concerning Lamar Jackson Injury News

The Baltimore Ravens have turned their season around in dramatic fashion, reeling off five consecutive victories after a 1-5 start to seize control of the AFC North. Yet as the team prepares for a pivotal Thanksgiving night clash with the Cincinnati Bengals, the biggest question mark surrounds the health of their superstar quarterback, Lamar Jackson.

The 2024 league MVP runner-up entered the 2025 campaign with sky-high expectations, but a series of nagging injuries has cast a shadow over what was supposed to be another dominant year for the dynamic playmaker.

Jackson’s troubles began in October when a hamstring issue forced him to miss three games. Since returning, he has appeared on the injury report in each of the past three weeks with a combination of knee, ankle, and toe problems.

Curiously, he has been removed from the report in time to suit up every Sunday, creating the impression that nothing is seriously wrong. Those close to the situation, however, suggest the reality is more complicated.

Scouts who have studied recent Ravens game tape have noticed a clear change in Jackson’s movement and decision-making. The explosive designed runs and scramble drills that have defined his career have become rare. In the three games following his hamstring recovery, Jackson has failed to eclipse 40 rushing yards and managed just 10 and 11 yards on the ground in his two most recent outings, a stark departure from the 48-yard performance he posted immediately after returning.

Perhaps more telling is his sudden dip in the scoring department. After throwing at least one touchdown pass in every game through Week 10, Jackson has gone touchdown-less in back-to-back contests, a drought that coincides with the emergence of his latest lower-body ailments.

ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler highlighted the growing concern around the league in their latest notes column, with multiple talent evaluators pointing to visible signs of discomfort.

“Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been on the injury report the past three weeks with knee, ankle and toe injuries — all of this after missing three games in October with a hamstring injury. Scouts who’ve watched Jackson say he looks like he’s playing through discomfort — reluctant to run in key spots and out of rhythm with his throws,” Graziano wrote.

“The Ravens have won five games in a row after a 1-5 start to surge into first place in the AFC North and can pretty much finish off the Bengals on Thursday night. Then they get 10 days off ahead of their first of two critical late-season matchups against the Steelers. The Ravens’ hope is that the mini-bye coming up will be a good chance for Jackson to get a little bit healthier for the stretch run, but it’s likely the team will be managing him through practice weeks with additional rest for the remainder of the season.”

Baltimore’s upcoming schedule offers a sliver of hope. Following Thursday’s showdown with Cincinnati, the Ravens will enjoy a 10-day break before facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first of two late-season meetings that will likely decide the division.

That extended rest period could provide Jackson with valuable recovery time, though sources indicate the team is already preparing to limit his practice reps for the remainder of the year to preserve his health.

Even while compromised, Jackson remains one of the league’s most dangerous quarterbacks when the play breaks down, and the Ravens’ elite defense and improved offensive line have masked some of his struggles. A sixth straight win on Thanksgiving would all but bury the Bengals’ fading playoff hopes and give Baltimore breathing room atop the division.

For the Ravens to make a legitimate Super Bowl run, however, they will eventually need the version of Lamar Jackson who terrorizes defenses with both his arm and his legs.

Thursday night against Cincinnati will offer the latest indication of whether that player is on the verge of returning, or if Baltimore will be forced to manage a hobbled quarterback deep into January.