Ravens QB Lamar Jackson absent from Thursday practice

Oct 08, 2026

Ravens have four players not present during media viewing of Thursday’s practice:

QB Lamar Jackson (ankle)
OLB Trey Hendrickson (finger)
CB Marlon Humphrey (calf/hamstring)
C Cam Jurgens (concussion)

Hendrickson was observing off to the side.

WR Rashod Bateman (shoulder) is wearing a red non-contact jersey but is participating in individual and team drills.

Fantasy Impact:

Managers should prepare an alternative because Baltimore plays Sunday night. Friday’s participation and game designation will be important, although Jesse Minter previously said Jackson could play without practicing during the week. Huntley remains a fallback for deep Superflex leagues if he starts.

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Fantasy Impact:

Diggs’s return is encouraging for his availability and Daniels’s receiving options. McLaurin’s second absence adds concern ahead of Sunday. If McLaurin sits, Williams remains a player to consider in deeper leagues. Diggs’s participation level and Friday’s report will help determine confidence in starting him.

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Fantasy Impact:

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Fantasy Impact:

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