Lamar Jackson injury update: John Harbaugh gets bad news; star QB's Week 5 status uncertain

Lamar Jackson was forced to leave the Baltimore Ravens vs Kansas City Chiefs blockbuster Week 4 game on Sunday with a hamstring injury.

Published on: Sep 29, 2025, 05:06:24 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Lamar Jackson was visibly in pain. The 28-year-old was forced to leave the Baltimore Ravens vs Kansas City Chiefs blockbuster Week 4 game on Sunday with a hamstring injury. The team soon announced that he is questionable to return. At the time Jackson left the game, in the third quarter, his team was trailing 30-13 in front of a charged-up Arrowhead crowd.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson heads off the field following game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday (AP)

Jackson was 14-of-20 passing for 147 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He rushed six times for 48 yards. On a third-down play, he was sacked for a 2-yard loss with 8:10 left in the third on his final play of the game. Backup Cooper Rush replaced Jackson near the end of the third quarter.

Will Lamar Jackson be available for Ravens' Week 5 game vs the Houston Texans?

Baltimore will play the Texans in Week 5. While the severity of Jackson's injury is unclear, hamstring injuries among quarterbacks typically require 2 to 6 weeks to heal, depending on player conditioning, and rehabilitation approach.

These injuries, ranging from mild strains (Grade 1) to partial tears (Grade 2) or complete ruptures (Grade 3), vary in recovery timelines based on MRI findings and individual factors.

In any case, Lamar Jackson's injury is a big blow to the Ravens offense.

Baltimore Ravens depth chart

Offense

WR: Zay Flowers, Tylan Wallace, LaJohntay Wester

WR: Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins, Devontez Walker

LT: Ronnie Stanley, Joseph Noteboom

LG: Andrew Vorhees, Ben Cleveland

C: Tyler Linderbaum, Corey Bullock

RG: Daniel Faalele, Ben Cleveland

RT: Roger Rosengarten, Joseph Noteboom, Carson Vinson

TE: Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar

QB: Lamar Jackson, Cooper Rush

FB: Patrick Ricard

RB: Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Rasheen Ali, Keaton Mitchell

Defense

DT: Nnamdi Madubuike, Aeneas Peebles

NT: Travis Jones, John Jenkins

DE: Broderick Washington Jr., Aeneas Peebles

RUSH: Odafe Oweh, Tavius Robinson, David Ojabo

MLB: Roquan Smith, Jake Hummel, Jay Higgins IV

WLB: Teddye Buchanan, Trenton Simpson

SAM: Kyle Van Noy, Mike Green

CB: Nate Wiggins, Chidobe Awuzie, Keyon Martin

SS: Kyle Hamilton, Sanoussi Kane

FS: Malaki Starks, Reuben Lowery III

CB: Marlon Humphrey, Jaire Alexander, T.J. Tampa

Special Teams

P: Jordan Stout

K: Tyler Loop

H: Jordan Stout

LS: Nick Moore

KOR: Rasheen Ali, Justice Hill, Tylan Wallace, Keaton Mitchell

PR: LaJohntay Wester, Tylan Wallace

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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