Lamar Jackson Returns to Practice, But Questions Remain
Lamar Jackson is back on the practice field, but the Baltimore Ravens quarterback's availability remains a concern. After missing Wednesday's practice due to a flu-like illness, Jackson returned to the field on Thursday, marking his sixth straight week without a full week of practice. While he was a full participant, his health and performance in the upcoming Week 16 game against the New England Patriots and their rookie quarterback, Drake Maye, are still a topic of discussion.
Other Ravens players also returned to practice, including left tackle Ronnie Stanley (knee/ankle), linebacker Roquan Smith (knee), and outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (quad). Stanley and Van Noy were limited in their participation, while Smith was a full participant. Wide receiver Rashod Bateman (ankle) continued his full practice participation for the second straight day.
However, cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (foot) was notably absent, raising questions about his availability for the crucial game. Nose tackle John Jenkins (illness) also did not practice, and Zay Flowers (neck) was added to the injury report, though he was a full participant. Center Tyler Linderbaum was listed with a knee injury and was limited in his practice.
With the team's health and performance in question, the Ravens will need to navigate the challenges of the upcoming game, especially with the potential impact of Jackson's illness and the presence of the Patriots' rookie quarterback.
