Lamar Jackson injury status: Ravens take crucial Week 5 call; Cooper Rush, Tyler Huntley in focus

The Baltimore Ravens have ruled their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson, out of the Week 5 matchup against the Houston Texans.

Updated on: Oct 4, 2025, 02:03:04 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Lamar Jackson injury update: The Baltimore Ravens have ruled their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson, out of the Week 5 matchup against the Houston Texans. Cooper Rush will lead the team in the superstar QB's absence. Meanwhile, Tyler Huntley, who has stepped in for Jackson before, has returned to Baltimore's practice squad. He is likely to move into the QB2 role.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson heads off the field following an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs (AP)

Jackson had to leave last weekend's loss at Kansas City in the second half. His backup, Cooper Rush, led the offense in the superstar's absence. However, this is worrying news for Ravens fans. The team has lost nine of their last 11 games when Jackson doesn't play. The two-time MVP has missed only one game since the start of the 2023 season, a Week 17 matchup when Baltimore had little to play for.

Baltimore also ruled out All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring), All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf) and All-Pro fullback Patrick Ricard (calf) for this weekend, as well as cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (hamstring). Star safety Kyle Hamilton (groin) missed practice Thursday and Friday and is questionable for the game.

Linebacker Odafe Oweh (eye), tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) and receiver Tez Walker (oblique) are also questionable. Linebacker Kyle Van Noy (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Thursday and Friday after missing the last two games.

According to Bleacher Report, Jackson's hamstring update is now considered as the team's top concern. "It's officially a red alert for the struggling Ravens, who lived up to their poor big-game reputation with an 0-3 record against 2024 division winners in September and now could easily fall to Houston and/or the Rams with Jackson's status in doubt," Brad Gagnon wrote.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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