OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Concern about injuries for the Baltimore Ravens continues to grow, as Lamar Jackson did not participate in his second consecutive practice.
In addition to the absence of the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, Pro Bowl safety Kyle Hamilton did not practice on Thursday due to a groin injury suffered the previous day. Jackson and Hamilton are the two highest-paid Ravens players in terms of average annual salary.
Jackson hasn’t practiced this week after leaving Sunday’s 37-20 loss in Kansas City due to a groin injury. The Ravens, who are struggling (1-3), haven’t ruled him out yet. If Jackson can’t play on Sunday, Baltimore could start Cooper Rush.
Hamilton hasn’t missed a game since 2023. He is considered Baltimore’s most versatile defender, and he ranks second on the Ravens in tackles (31) and passes broken up (two).
Jackson and Hamilton are among the nine Pro Bowl players from last year who are dealing with injuries. Along with Jackson and Hamilton, three other Pro Bowl players did not practice on Thursday: middle linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring), cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf), and fullback Patrick Ricard (calf).
There are also three additional Pro Bowl players who are limited in practice due to injuries: offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle), center Tyler Linderbaum (calf), and outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (hamstring). On Monday, Baltimore ruled out Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike for the season due to a neck injury.
On Wednesday, tight end Mark Andrews addressed the team’s mentality saying: “Everyone here in this organization, we are all fighters. We’ve been through adversity. We know what that’s like, and there’s no surrender in this group, and we’re excited to show that to the world.”
The Ravens, looking to avoid the second 1-4 start in franchise history, host the Houston Texans (1-3) on Sunday.
