In three days, the Ravens will put their playoff hopes on the line, with a prime-time visit to Lambeau Field. They may not have quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Jackson, who suffered a back contusion on Sunday night against the Patriots, hasn’t practiced on Tuesday or Wednesday. If he’s unable to play, Snoop Huntley will get the start.
A loss would eliminate the Ravens from postseason contention. And it would potentially spark significant changes in Baltimore.
Earlier this week, coach John Harbaugh was asked about his job security, after 18 years with the team. Until his situation is clarified for 2026, it will be a hot spot for a possible coaching change once the regular season ends — whether the decision is voluntary, involuntary, or mutual.
Separately, a strange vibe continues to linger between Jackson and the Ravens. It’s a natural byproduct of Jackson not having an agent, especially after the difficult negotiations that culminated in a five-year deal after he asked to be traded (and while he was available to any team under the non-exclusive franchise tag), his more recent desire for a new deal following the latest shifts in the market, and the disclosure of unusual details regarding the team’s difficulty in communicating with Jackson, via the 61-page ruling in the collusion case filed after he didn’t get a fully-guaranteed contract.
Most recently, Jackson’s back injury was initially described as a “bruise.” Intentional or not, Jackson may not have appreciated the implication that it’s an injury that shouldn’t keep him from playing.
On Tuesday, Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun suggested that it’s time for the Ravens to explore the possibility of trading Jackson. Jackson has two years left on his contract; based on his 2027 cap number, the franchise tag for 2028 would cost the Ravens $89 million in cash and cap space. If they don’t trade him in the next two years, he’ll be able to walk away in free agency.
Some think Jackson would like to play in Miami. With $99 million in cap charges to be absorbed in 2026 and 2027, as a result of the ill-advised Tua Tagovailoa contract, it will be virtually impossible for the Dolphins to make that move. Preston also pointed to the Raiders as a possible destination for Jackson.
Regardless, the current situation in Baltimore is feeling less and less sustainable, in more ways that one. It could result in a new coach, a new starting quarterback, or both.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love is set to practice on Wednesday, but his status for Saturday’s game against the Ravens remains uncertain.
Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters that Love is scheduled for another practice after being listed as limited in Tuesday’s walkthrough. LaFleur added that Love remains in the concussion protocol after suffering a concussion in last Saturday’s loss to the Bears.
Malik Willis finished out that game and he was also listed as limited on Tuesday due to a right shoulder injury. Willis said after the practice that he feels he will be ready to go against Baltimore.
The Packers will issue injury designations on Thursday and a move to a full practice for Love would be a good sign for his chances of being cleared to play this week.
The Packers have both of their quarterbacks on the injury report heading into Saturday’s game against the Ravens and one of them feels confident he’ll be able to play this weekend.
Malik Willis replaced Jordan Love in Chicago last Saturday after Love suffered a concussion and he came out of the game with a right shoulder injury. Both quarterbacks were listed as limited in Tuesday’s walkthrough practice and Love remains in the protocol, so he may not be cleared in time to face Baltimore.
On Tuesday, Willis said that he finished out the game because “the adrenaline’s pumping” and the Packers didn’t have anyone else available. He also said he expects that he’ll be able to power through again if necessary.
“I try to take it one day at a time, but I would assume that I’m going to be ready,” Willis said, via Steve Megaree of the Associated Press.
Willis was 9-of-11 for 121 yards and a touchdown while running 10 times for 44 yards, but the Packers couldn’t hold a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter of a 22-16 overtime loss. Green Bay remains in position to clinch a playoff spot if they can beat the 7-8 Ravens at home on Saturday night.
The Ravens held only a walk-through practice on Tuesday, but Lamar Jackson did not participate. The quarterback has a back contusion that kept him sidelined.
Coach John Harbaugh called Jackson day-to-day on Monday, a day after Jackson was kneed in the back.
Jackson was the only Ravens player listed as out of practice as the team began preparations for Saturday’s game against the Packers.
Running back Keaton Mitchell (calf), left guard Andrew Vorhees (foot) and cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (foot) were estimated as limited participants.
Safety Kyle Hamilton (ankle) was a full participant.
There is a chance the Packers will have their starting quarterback when they take on the Ravens on Saturday night.
Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters in his press conference that Jordan Love will be limited for Tuesday’s jog-through practice.
Love is in concussion protocol, having been placed in it during last Saturday’s loss to the Bears.
Backup quarterback Malik Willis will also be limited on Tuesday as he deals with a shoulder injury. Running back Josh Jacobs, who did not practice all last week with a knee issue, is set to be limited as well.
Green Bay will clinch playoff berth with a victory over Baltimore or a Detroit loss to Minnesota in Week 17.
