Lamar Jackson remains day to day; Ravens leave Wednesday practice uncertain

Lamar Jackson has made progress with his ankle injury, but the Ravens have not settled whether he will practice Wednesday or play Sunday against Cincinnati. Coach Jesse Minter kept Jackson's status day to day during his Monday news conference, according to the Ravens' October 19 report.

Minter said Baltimore should know more Wednesday. Asked whether Jackson could practice that day, the coach left it open. The team's Monday update from Minter concerns Jackson's recovery; it does not announce his return.

Jackson has missed two games since hurting his ankle in Week 4. Tyler Huntley started the overtime win at Atlanta and Sunday's 13-10 loss at Cleveland. Baltimore is 4-2 heading into the home game against the Bengals, who are 3-2.

Center Cam Jurgens also made progress over the weekend as he works through concussion protocol. Minter said there was an opportunity for Jurgens to make his Ravens debut this week, while acknowledging the final clearance remained ahead. His return would allow rookie Vega Ioane to move from center back to right guard.

Trey Hendrickson returned from his finger injury against Cleveland, recording eight pressures and a sack. Minter said he felt good about how Hendrickson came through the game. The coach was also optimistic about Rashod Bateman, who left in the second quarter with a shoulder problem, without announcing a game designation for him.

WLWT's Monday report also covered the uncertainty over Jackson's availability against Cincinnati.

Earlier reporting: Friday, October 16

Lamar Jackson will miss Sunday's game at Cleveland with an ankle injury, leaving Tyler Huntley to make a second consecutive start. Head coach Jesse Minter confirmed the decision Friday after Jackson missed all three practices this week, NBC Sports' Josh Alper reported.

Minter also ruled out center Cam Jurgens, who remains in concussion protocol. Outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson is set to return after missing two games with a finger injury. The Ravens will decide Saturday whether to activate receiver Ja'Kobi Lane from injured reserve.

The Ravens posted Minter's updates on Jackson and Jurgens Friday. Huntley started Baltimore's overtime win at Atlanta last Sunday.

Friday, October 9

Baltimore ruled Jackson and Hendrickson out for the Week 5 game at Atlanta. Huntley started that game. Jurgens was still in concussion protocol after joining the Ravens in a trade with Philadelphia.

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