Lamar Jackson Sits Out Practice With Back Injury as Ravens' Playoff Path Narrows
Lamar Jackson's back injury and the Ravens' precarious playoff chances are compounded by ongoing speculation about his relationship with Coach John Harbaugh.
Lamar Jackson did not practice Wednesday for the Baltimore Ravens due to a back injury sustained in the second quarter of last weekend's loss to the New England Patriots. The two-time MVP quarterback did not return to that game.
Jackson's injury marks another setback in a season plagued by physical ailments. He missed three games earlier this year with a hamstring injury and has dealt with knee, toe, and ankle problems as well.
Ravens Face Long Playoff Odds
Baltimore's postseason hopes hang by a thread. The Ravens must defeat the Green Bay Packers on Saturday to stay alive, but even a victory wouldn't guarantee their survival. They would be eliminated if the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Harbaugh Defends Jackson Relationship
Coach John Harbaugh addressed speculation about his relationship with Jackson on Wednesday, firing back at a local columnist's piece.
"Our relationship is A-plus. I love him. I always have, always will," Harbaugh said. "I know he's fighting like crazy to get back. So, anonymous reports or things that get said or written or whatever, I don't really — I don't need anybody speaking for me. So just ask me, and I'll tell you what I think."
Reporting by The Associated Press.
