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Aug 22, 2025 8:04 PM EDT
When Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left Wednesday’s practice with an injured foot, fans on social media immediately started pondering worst-case scenarios.
However, after undergoing further evaluation in the locker room, a Ravens spokesperson told reporters that Jackson “just got his foot stepped on and he’s fine,” according to The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec.
But when head coach John Harbaugh gave the media a more detailed update on the two-time MVP passer on Thursday, he seemingly make it sound like the Ravens dodged a major bullet regarding Jackson’s injured foot.
“It was a big relief,” Harbaugh said, via NFL.com. “I told the guys, I said, ‘Prayers do get answered.’ Because I was praying. God came through. But he’s good.”
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (8). — Source: © Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
Harbaugh’s remarks caught the attention of ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who during an appearance on “NFL Live” all but accused the Ravens of being misleading about Jackson’s injury.
“It sounds like it was a little bit scarier than the Ravens led on because they did take X-rays, they did say there was no signs of broken bones or any issues, and John Harbaugh admitted that his prayers were answered,” Schefter stated. “So, if it were anything that was ‘nothing,’ he wouldn’t have to pray that Lamar Jackson’s X-rays would have to turn out the way they did.
“He didn’t practice today—second straight day—and look, they don’t have to have Lamar Jackson out there right now. They need him out there for the start of the regular season. So, I’d imagine they’ll give that foot a couple weeks to heal. It certainly sounds like the tests came back as well as they could’ve hoped.”
Schefter’s accusations found its way back to Jackson, who took the opportunity to clap back at the ESPN insider, commenting on the ESPN NFL Instagram account seemingly hinting that Schefter was misinformed.
“🤣,” Jackson posted.
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The 28-year-old passer is coming off the best season of his career in which he threw for a career-high 4,172 yards and 41 touchdowns while rushing for 915 yards and four more scores.
Most reports indicate the Ravens will hold Jackson out of practice for a few days (he won’t play in Baltimore’s preseason finale against the Washington Commanders on Saturday) before easing him back into practice ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 7.
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