Everything Ravens Coach Jesse Minter Said About Lamar Jackson And What It Means for Sunday

Minter keeps injury details limited

Minter said Jackson got some work in Wednesday but declined to describe how much more or less he did than the week before. He repeatedly pointed reporters toward the injury report, which was due later that afternoon.

Asked about what Jackson’s practice response might mean, Minter said increased activity and how a player feels could raise optimism, but added that the team would see how the week went. Jackson did not meet reporters Wednesday, unlike when he is healthy and expected to play, according to the story.

Jackson injured his ankle at the end of the first half against the Titans in Week 4. He returned to practice last week on a limited basis; last Friday, he described the injury as a high-ankle sprain and said it was “very, very painful,” according to the account.

Sunday status remains uncertain

The story’s writer says Jackson’s status is unclear and expects he will miss Sunday’s game at Buffalo, while suggesting Week 9 could be the target. That is the writer’s assessment, not a confirmed team timetable.

The account says Jackson may speak Friday, depending on his practice work for the rest of the week. It also argues that Minter’s guarded comments followed public differences between Jackson’s description of the injury and the team’s earlier messaging.

Baltimore enters the game 4-3. The story says the Ravens have continued to surrender double-digit leads in Jackson’s absence and calls the matchup at Buffalo crucial.

Other players missed practice

Minter said he felt “pretty good” that some players unable to work on the field Wednesday could still return for Week 8. The account does not specify which players he meant.

Ravens face broader pressure

The story reports that Baltimore has lost 17 times since 2019 after leading by at least 10 points. It says the team has had two such losses in a row against AFC opponents and three this season.

General manager Eric DeCosta’s job security is described as a subplot ahead of the trade deadline. The account criticizes his roster-building and says he selected Minter and his staff.