Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was back at practice Thursday, one day after missing the team workout with knee discomfort. Jackson insisted Thursday his knee is “fine” and he’s ready to start Sunday against the Cleveland Browns (2-7), where he’ll have one eye on pass rusher Myles Garrett. “Try to get as much hands and […]
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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (knee) returns to practice
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was back at practice Thursday, one day after missing the team workout with knee discomfort.
Jackson insisted Thursday his knee is “fine” and he’s ready to start Sunday against the Cleveland Browns (2-7), where he’ll have one eye on pass rusher Myles Garrett.
“Try to get as much hands and objects on him as possible,” Jackson said. “I’m going to do whatever it takes to win.”
The two-time NFL MVP absorbed several hard hits but finished Baltimore’s 27-19 victory against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Offensive coordinator Todd Monken said Thursday after watching Jackson complete the full practice that his quarterback looked “great.”
He previously missed three games with a hamstring injury, replaced by Cooper Rush for two starts and Tyler Huntley for the other.
Jackson, 28, has completed 70.1% of his passes for 1,249 yards with 15 touchdowns and one interception in six starts this season. He has rushed for 216 yards and one score. He said he’s ready if teams decide to blitz him more because he’s on the injury report.
“That’s cool with me. We’ll see,” Jackson said with a smile.
While Jackson was back at practice, the following Ravens (4-5) were not participating: wide receiver Rashod Bateman (ankle), running back Justice Hill (toe) and linebacker Jay Higgins (knee).
–Field Level Media