by: Nick Geddes 6 hours ago NickGeddesNews
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that quarterback Lamar Jackson (back) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice. Jackson had missed every Wednesday practice over the last month. Having practiced Wednesday, Jackson is on track for his first full week of practice since Week 10.
“He looked good,” Harbaugh said.
Harbaugh added he’s optimistic about Jackson playing in the Week 18 Sunday Night Football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, a game that will decide who wins the AFC North. Jackson has a back injury that was significant enough to keep him sidelined for the Week 17 win over the Green Bay Packers.
Jackson, 28, did not practice last week after suffering the injury in the Week 16 loss to the New England Patriots. Harbaugh described it as a “painful” injury.
“He’s coming off a very serious injury and he’s working at it,” Harbaugh said Monday. “I think we’ll know a lot more on Wednesday.”
Ravens need Lamar Jackson back for Week 18 vs. Steelers
Jackson, the two-time MVP, has appeared in 12 games this season and the Ravens are 6-6 in his starts. Jackson has thrown for 2,311 yards, 18 touchdowns and six interceptions on 63.7% passing. He’s been far more limited as a runner, rushing for just 340 yards and two scores.