Ravens’ Lamar Jackson OK after injury scare: ‘Prayers do get answered’

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Lamar Jackson is fine, and that an X-ray taken after the quarterback had his foot stepped on during Wednesday’s practice revealed no concerns.

Jackson exited Wednesday’s practice with about 30 minutes remaining in the workout and did not practice Thursday, the team’s final session before Saturday’s preseason finale against the Washington Commanders. Jackson, the two-time league MVP, has not played this preseason and wasn’t expected to play Saturday, even before he got banged up.

“He got his foot stepped on like we said yesterday,” Harbaugh said after Thursday’s practice. “They did a quick X-ray, and there’s no damage or anything like that. I’m sure it’s a little sore today, so we just kept him in. He’s going to be good.”

It wasn’t initially clear what led to Jackson going to the ground after throwing a pass during a full-team session late in Wednesday’s practice. Two of the Ravens’ offensive linemen immediately ran toward Jackson to help him up.

Jackson stayed on the field for a few more plays after the fall, although he didn’t look entirely comfortable. He threw a few errant passes and, at one point, appeared to be flexing his right hand/wrist. Jackson then walked inside the team facility alongside head strength and conditioning coordinator Scott Elliott. Members of the team’s medical and athletic training staff joined them in the building later.

Harbaugh didn’t speak to reporters on Wednesday, and offensive coordinator Todd Monken said he didn’t see the play where Jackson hit the ground. A Ravens spokesperson told reporters Jackson just had his foot stepped on. Harbaugh said Thursday that the clean X-ray was a “big relief.”

“I told the guys, ‘Prayers do get answered,’” Harbaugh said. “I was praying.”

Cooper Rush is Jackson’s backup and is expected to start Saturday against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium.

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