Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson announced on Wednesday that he is currently managing a high ankle sprain, leaving his status in serious doubt for the team's upcoming crucial divisional matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Jackson has already missed the last two games for Baltimore due to the lingering lower-body injury, a notable absence for an offense heavily reliant on his dual-threat capabilities. The timing of the setback has raised concerns across the franchise as they fight to solidify their standing in a fiercely competitive conference race.
According to reports broadcasted by ESPN, the former MVP acknowledged his game-status uncertainty while offering an encouraging update on his recovery timeline, noting that his rehabilitation is currently heading in the right direction.
As practice sessions resume ahead of the weekend, the coaching staff will closely monitor Jackson's mobility and pain threshold to determine if he can safely return to the gridiron for the pivotal contest against Cincinnati.