by: Steve Samra 6 hours ago SamraSource
The Baltimore Ravens received the news they were hoping for ahead of a crucial AFC North showdown. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed Friday that quarterback Lamar Jackson will play on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, easing fears after Jackson missed Wednesday’s practice with lingering soreness.
Jackson’s absence earlier in the week sparked concern, especially given the quarterback’s injury history this season. He continues to manage knee pain and general soreness after returning in Week 9. But despite the missed practice, signs pointed toward optimism, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reinforced that on Get Up Thursday morning.
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“Missed practice yesterday due to knee soreness, but he is expected to be back at practice today, according to the Ravens,” Schefter said. “And, my sources tell me the Ravens are going to be honest on the injury report after they were fined the last time for some of those injury report shenanigans.
“And so, if they say he’s back at practice today, that means he’s going to be back at practice today, and that means he is on track to play Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, despite what prevented him from practicing yesterday.”
Jackson was listed as a non-participant on the Ravens’ injury report earlier this week, his knee still affecting him after a stretch in which lower-body injuries have disrupted his season. He’s played just five games in 2025 due to various ailments, including missing three games between Week 5 and Week 8 with a hamstring injury. That time period also resulted in a $100,000 fine for Baltimore over improper injury designations, a mistake the team seems determined not to repeat.