Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is dealing with a sprained ankle that leaves him a long shot to suit up for Baltimore’s Week 5 matchup with the Falcons. Jackson exited the Ravens’ Week 4 victory over the Titans after the second quarter, and Tyler Huntley is in line to start if Baltimore’s starter cannot play.
Key takeaways
- Jackson’s ankle injury could force Baltimore to turn to Huntley against Atlanta.
- Colts defensive end Arden Key is projected to be sidelined for three to four weeks with a hamstring issue.
- Key has opened all four Indianapolis games this season.
- Veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks has joined a practice squad after appearing in three games for San Francisco last year.
- Defensive end KJ Henry is headed to the Steelers’ practice squad.
- Wide receiver Jamari Thrash participated in a workout, while cornerback Brandon Johnson signed to a practice squad.
Quarterback uncertainty in Baltimore
Jackson’s status will be one of the major items to monitor entering Week 5. The former MVP was hurt during Baltimore’s win over Tennessee and did not return after leaving the game in the second quarter.
Huntley would take over as the Ravens’ starting quarterback against the Falcons if Jackson is ruled out. Huntley has previous starting experience in Baltimore’s offense and would be asked to guide the club through a pivotal early-season road test.
Defensive moves and roster updates
Indianapolis is expected to be without Key for roughly three to four weeks because of a hamstring injury. The ninth-year edge defender has been in the starting lineup for each of the Colts’ first four games, making his absence a notable loss along the defensive front.
Kendricks, an 11-year NFL veteran, has been added to a practice squad. He most recently appeared in three games with the 49ers last season.
Henry is joining Pittsburgh’s practice squad. The defensive end entered the league as a fifth-round selection in the 2023 draft and was released by San Francisco with an injury settlement in August.
Elsewhere, Thrash took part in a workout, and Johnson has been signed to a practice squad.
