Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed practice for a second straight day Thursday. His absence Wednesday was called an off day by head coach John Harbaugh, but he later appeared on the team’s injury report with a back and neck issue.
Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken said Thursday, “It is what it is” about Jackson’s absence.
The Denver Broncos are the Ravens’ Week 9 opponent. Veteran Josh Johnson, 38, is the team’s backup.
According to ESPN’s Jamison HensleyThis is the first time since 2022 that Jackson has missed regular season practices due to injury.
Jackson totaled 2,099 yards and 17 touchdowns with two interceptions in eight games for the 5-3 Ravens.
Micah Parsons not expected to return for Cowboys
Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that while All-Pro Edge Rusher is improving, he’s not ready to return to practice. That would likely rule Parsons out of Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons.
“Until they clear the return to play with (athletic trainer) Britt (Brown), I’m not even entertaining that thought,” McCarthy said Thursday. “So, he’s not there yet.”
Parsons suffered a high ankle sprain against the New York Giants in Week 4. He’s already missed three games and it looks like he’ll miss at least a fourth week for the Cowboys.
Saints’ Derek Carr set to return after missing three games
Quarterback Derek Carr will be back under center for the New Orleans Saints against the Carolina Panthers after missing three games with an oblique injury.
Jake Haener will serve as his backup despite rookie Spencer Rattler starting the last few games in Carr’s absence.
“We felt like Rattler gave us the best chance at that point, and so I think we’ll see where we are this weekend, what our expectations are. I expect Derek to be ready to go,” Allen said. said, via Katherine Terrell of ESPN. “In this case, Jake will be the backup…I don’t want to go into detail about why, but I think it’s the best thing for our team.”
Carr lost in Saints’ loss to Kansas City Chiefs earlier this month after suffering a major blow towards the end of that match. He hasn’t played since, marking the longest stretch he’s missed since breaking his ankle in 2017 while with the Raiders.
The Saints, who started the season 2-0 with two resounding victories, have not won a game since.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye progressing through concussion protocol
Drake Maye remains in concussion protocol, but the New England Patriots quarterback could return Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.
Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said rookie quarterback has made big progress since he was injured last week against the New York Jets. Maye was limited in practice this week as he has not yet been cleared from the concussion protocol.
“I really hope things work out the way they want them to,” Van Pelt said Thursday.
Maye was injured following a hit to the head in the second quarter. Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood chased down Maye on a run and made helmet-to-helmet contact on a hit from behind as Maye slid.
Maye went to the sideline medical tent after the hit, then to the Patriots locker room. Jacoby Brissett took over at quarterback on New England’s next possession.
Here is the rest of the Week 9 injury report. (Players will be added as teams release their reports.)
