{
  "id": 16217592,
  "title": "Ravens Get Encouraging Lamar Jackson Injury Update Before Bengals Matchup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/ravens-get-encouraging-lamar-jackson-injury-update-before-bengals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T19:27:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/ravens-get-encouraging-lamar-jackson-injury-update-before-bengals-matchup-12611836"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Baltimore Ravens have received positive news regarding quarterback Lamar Jackson ahead of their upcoming divisional matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. According to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic on X, Lamar Jackson is back on the practice field for the Ravens. Additionally, the team's official social media shared a video of the quarterback practicing, further indicating his progress.\n\nESPN's Jamison Hensley provided more insights, stating that Lamar Jackson appeared on the field during Friday's practice, reinforcing the encouraging signs. Jackson has been limited to practice for the past two sessions due to a left ankle injury that has kept him out of the last two games. The injury occurred on October 4 during a game against the Tennessee Titans.\n\nThe Ravens are set to host the Bengals on Sunday. Lamar Jackson's absence has resulted in the Ravens going 1-1 without him, defeating the Atlanta Falcons before suffering a 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley has stepped in during Jackson's time away from the field. However, the offense's inconsistency against Cleveland highlights the significance of Jackson's potential return.\n\nWhile Lamar Jackson's presence in practice is a positive indicator, it doesn't guarantee he will play in Sunday's game against Cincinnati. His participation and how his ankle responds will be crucial in the Ravens' decision-making process. The team will need to closely monitor his condition before making a final call on his availability.",
  "summary": "Lamar Jackson returns to Ravens practice, raising hopes of a comeback against the Bengals after missing two games.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lamar Jackson practicing at Ravens, indicating recovery progress.",
    "Ankle injury limited Jackson to two practice sessions since Oct 4.",
    "Ravens host Bengals Sunday, Jackson's return crucial for team."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}