Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses practice again, but knee injury 'not serious'

"It kind of falls into the 'It is what it is' category," Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman told reporters on Thursday, per Jamison Hensley of ESPN. "It's just part of life of what we do. That's just how it goes and you make the best of it."

Hensley added that Jackson has tallied a 3-0 career record against Cincinnati and completed 71% of his passes with three throwing touchdowns, an interception, and 336 rushing yards in those contests. Jackson's mobility could be limited, however, depending on the severity of the knee problem come Sunday afternoon. 

As Hensley noted, this is the first time Jackson has missed consecutive practices as a pro, and only the fourth time he's been out for a midweek session since he took over for Joe Flacco as Baltimore's starter in 2018. 

Backup QB Robert Griffin III took charge of first-team reps for Jackson on Wednesday and Thursday. 

While Jackson didn't get into specifics about the injury on Wednesday, he admitted that he's displeased with the fact he's only hit on five of 16 passes that have flown at least 20 years in the air this season. 

"No, I'm not happy because I would like to connect with my guys on those passes," Jackson said. "I feel like there are a lot of yards and touchdowns we've been leaving on the field when we don't connect. That's probably why our passing isn't where it's supposed to be. But I feel it's early in the season."

Baltimore (180.8) begins Week 5 ahead of only the New York Jets (179.5) in passing yards per game.