Lamar Jackson missed Ravens practice on Thursday, prompting a sea of uncertainty in the NFL world. Things cleared up when fans realized what was going on with the former NFL MVP.
NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported the details of Jackson’s absence. Long story short: He’s battling an undisclosed illness right now.
“Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, who was not spotted during the media portion of practice, is dealing with an illness,” Rapoport said. He posted the news on X, the popular website formerly known as Twitter.
#Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, who was not spotted during the media portion of practice, is dealing with an illness.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 7, 2023
The 9-3 Ravens have gotten productive football out of Jackson this season. He’s completed 68.3 percent of his passes for 2,618 yards. He’s thrown 13 passing touchdowns and just five interceptions. Should Lamar throw seven more touchdowns, it would be the first time since 2020 that Jackson had a 20-touchdown season.
Jackson has also rushed for five touchdowns this season, giving him 18 total.
The Ravens have a tough road ahead of them in December. They host the feisty LA Rams this weekend before matchups ahead with Jacksonville, San Francisco, Miami, and Pittsburgh. All four are playoff teams as of right now. They will surely need Lamar if they want to compete ee till the end, so for their sake, he heals up quickly.
The NFL world reacted plenty to the news of Jackson’s absence and the reasoning why.
Lamar Jackson immune system when winter comes around pic.twitter.com/SrMwu6mFb4
— RavensFlock20 (@Bateman_Szn7) December 7, 2023
Lamar Jackson dealing with an illness every year pic.twitter.com/C7N3oXXVCY
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) December 7, 2023
Lamar Jackson flu game Sunday pic.twitter.com/iV4GDJPrIq
— Josh 🐦⬛ (@purplekushraven) December 7, 2023
The Ravens need to start locking Lamar in a cleanroom every winter https://t.co/swtD4fdSBz
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) December 7, 2023
Quarter billion dollars and still eating that gas station shrimp alfredo huh? https://t.co/G1mmUb26SW
— Spencer Schultz (@ravens4dummies) December 7, 2023
Lamar Jackson eat a piece of fruit challenge https://t.co/J14Gg2J7KG
— Gary Treeman (@PurpyNFL) December 7, 2023
