The Baltimore Ravens experienced their worst fear in Week 4, as star quarterback Lamar Jackson went down with a hamstring injury. Cooper Rush would come in to relieve Jackson, leaving many to wonder what his status would be for Week 5 and beyond.
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Hamstring injuries can be very tricky and linger on past just one week or game. For Jackson, it appears that he may be out for longer due to the injury.
According to reports, Jackson has received his second DNP (Did Not Participate) ahead of the Ravens’ matchup against the Houston Texans on Sunday. While having a DNP does not necessarily mean that a player will be ruled out, having consecutive DNPs is never a good sign.
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Jackson might need some extra healing time before he is asked back on the field. Rushing a player back on the field with a hamstring ailment could also make the injury far worse.
The Ravens do need Jackson to play, especially considering the team is currently 1-3. However, he needs to be fully healthy to give the team the best chance at winning.
This Ravens team is severely banged-up, and on top of Jackson potentially being ruled out, All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton might also miss Week 5 due to his groin injury.
Currently, the Ravens have 14 players on the current injury report, and things appear to continue to get worse for this team.
Rush might be in line to start on Sunday, especially considering Jackson’s hamstring injury could be worse than initially expected.
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