Ravens remain mum on injured Lamar's status

"OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens remain tight-lipped about whether injured quarterback Lamar Jackson has a chance to play in Sunday's pivotal game against the Houston Texans. On Wednesday, Jackson did not practice because of a hamstring injury that he suffered in Sunday's 37-20 loss in Kansas City. When asked if there was a determination on Jackson's availability for Sunday, coach John Harbaugh said the team is taking all of the numerous injuries day-by-day."

"Then, when asked if Jackson is considered "day-to-day," Harbaugh replied, "How about I just don't say anything? That's what I would do. Why don't we just leave it alone." Harbaugh said he spoke to Jackson at length Tuesday. Jackson has also been attending all of the meetings, as well. "Lamar's working," Harbaugh said. "He is doing a great job." Jackson, a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, has not missed a game due to injury since the end of the 2022 season."

"If Jackson is sidelined Sunday, the Ravens would turn to Cooper Rush, the former Dallas Cowboys backup who signed with Baltimore this offseason. "He's a pros pro," tight end Mark Andrews said of Rush. "He really dove into this offense [and] understands it extremely well. He's going to know what to do, and I know he's fired up for the opportunity to go show what he is all about." In addition to Jackson, the Ravens were without seven injured players"

The Ravens have not disclosed whether Lamar Jackson will play Sunday after he missed Wednesday practice with a hamstring injury suffered in the 37-20 loss in Kansas City. Coach John Harbaugh declined to provide a clear availability update and said the team is handling injuries day-by-day. Harbaugh spoke with Jackson at length, and Jackson has continued to attend meetings and work on recovery. Jackson is a two-time NFL MVP and has not missed a game due to injury since the end of the 2022 season. If Jackson cannot play, Cooper Rush would start, and tight end Mark Andrews praised Rush's grasp of the offense.

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