Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not practice again Thursday, casting further doubt on his status for Sunday’s pivotal AFC North matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Jackson has not played or practiced since suffering an ankle sprain during the Ravens’ Week 14 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 12. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman didn’t provide much clarity on Jackson’s game status Thursday, saying that the team is taking it “day to day” with the star quarterback.
“You really want them out there working on their craft, but these things happen,” Roman said. “You have to work through them. Before the Denver game, he missed Wednesday and Thursday, and I thought he played a great game. So, he has the capability to do that. We have all the confidence in him and [backup] Tyler [Huntley].”
If Jackson is unable to play, Huntley will make his third start of the season and second straight. Huntley, who recorded 288 total yards and four touchdowns in Sunday’s 31-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers, believes he is growing more confident each time he steps on the field.
“I feel like football … You can’t just talk about football; you have to actually do reps and get the actual feeling of a game,” Huntley said. “I feel like it’s getting more confidence in my teammates and my coaches that I could help them in a way that they needed. And I just try my best to just help the Ravens win – that’s all.”
Wide receiver Devin Duvernay (ankle), left guard Ben Powers (foot), safety Brandon Stephens (illness) and offensive tackle/guard Tyre Phillips (knee) also did not practice Thursday. Tight end Nick Boyle, nose tackle Brandon Williams and left tackle Alejandro Villanueva took rest days.
Right tackle Patrick Mekari (hand), who has missed the past two games, was a full participant. Cornerback Tavon Young (concussion), fullback Patrick Ricard and defensive tackle Calais Campbell (thigh) were limited participants. Young returned to practice after being sidelined Wednesday.
Bengals starting quarterback Joe Burrow (right finger) and starting running back Joe Mixon (ankle) were full participants for the second straight day. Offensive tackle Fred Johnson (illness) sat out Thursday while guard Hakeem Adeniji (ankle) and tight end Mitchell Wilcox (toe) were limited.
