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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Doubtful To Play vs. Packers With Back Injury

25 Dec 2025, 23:16 · FOX Sports

Lamar Jackson didn't practice again on Thursday, and the Baltimore Ravens — with their season on the line — might be without their star quarterback when they take on the Green Bay Packers.

Jackson is doubtful to play Saturday due to a back injury; he missed all three practices this week for the Ravens (7-8) due to the ailment.

Jackson was injured in the second quarter of last weekend's loss to the New England Patriots and did not return. The two-time MVP quarterback also missed three games earlier this season because of a hamstring injury, and he's had knee, toe and ankle issues as well this season.

The Ravens need to win Saturday to keep their playoff hopes alive, and even if that happens, they would still be eliminated if the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

Head coach John Harbaugh spoke Wednesday about his relationship with Jackson after being asked to respond to a local columnist's piece.

"Our relationship is A-plus," Harbaugh said. "I love him. I always have, always will. I know he’s fighting like crazy to get back. So, anonymous reports or things that get said or written or whatever, I don’t really — I don’t need anybody speaking for me. So just ask me, and I’ll tell you what I think."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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