Ravens' Lamar Jackson explains why he missed Monday's practice ahead of Week 2 game vs. Raiders

After reports he was dealing with soreness, Jackson said he is good

By Shanna McCarriston Sep 11, 2024 at 4:00 pm ET• 1 min read

Lamar Jackson is back. The quarterback returned to practice Wednesday after missing Monday's session. On Wednesday, Jackson revealed that he was healthy enough to practice Monday, but it was decided that he would take the day off. 

Earlier in the week, head coach John Harbaugh would not explain whether the absence of his starter was for a personal reason or if it was injury related.

Harbaugh joked that the injury report comes out Wednesday and we will all know then. Jackson was reportedly was dealing with soreness, per the Ravens official website, following the 2024 league opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, but he maintains that he was good to go.

Here is a look at Jackson ahead of their Week 2 matchup: