The Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback question is back on the clock. After two games out with a hamstring strain, Lamar Jackson is listed as limited, but the team has not set a firm Week 8 designation as preparations for Chicago begin.
Latest On Lamar Jackson’s Injury Status
Jackson strained his hamstring on September 28 and missed the Ravens’ last two games. Coming out of the bye, he did not practice on Monday, which raised concerns about whether the week would be enough to clear a return.
On Wednesday, Jackson jogged onto the field during the open portion and completed warmup tosses, moving lightly and testing the leg. The day’s injury report confirmed a limited designation, consistent with a cautious ramp for midweek returns.
Ravens’ editorial Director, Ryan Ming, posted a video on X of him practicing with the caption, “Lamar Jackson has returned to Ravens practice.”
Jackson also practiced on Thursday, and the Ravens superstar is trending in the right direction to play this week.
Lamar Jackson (hamstring) participated in his second straight practice on Thursday pic.twitter.com/i9gB5VoRZO
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) October 23, 2025
Baltimore’s messaging has stayed measured. Before the bye, head coach John Harbaugh expressed optimism Jackson would be back in Week 8 but stopped short of a guarantee, noting the club would confirm only after seeing how he responds in practice.
That posture continued into Wednesday with a plan to monitor day to day, tie any upgrade to on‑field work, and avoid committing before medical benchmarks are met. Participation on Thursday and Friday will determine the final game status before the weekend.
Baltimore sits at 1-5 and needs stability at quarterback to climb, but the staff will not shortcut a return for a soft‑tissue injury. The franchise’s internal approach is to hold Jackson at limited until he clears sprint and lateral work at game speed, then consider a full designation that typically precedes a game‑day decision. If he progresses, the team can set a status by the end of the week. If not, the timeline extends.
Will Lamar Jackson Play in Week 8 vs. Bears?
The short answer is that the decision hinges on Friday. A second consecutive limited session followed by a Friday upgrade would point to a “Questionable” listing and a realistic path to play. If he remains limited or is held out on Friday, Baltimore will likely take the decision into the weekend to minimize reinjury risk.
Operationally, the Ravens will continue to install contingency plans. Practice scripts reflect Jackson’s limited status, with live reps adjusted to protect workload while maintaining timing with the offense.
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The final call will follow the standard cadence — medical clearance after functional testing, coaching sign‑off based on practice response, and a game status set when the week’s participation is complete.
What’s clear is that the team has kept the process disciplined. Jackson is graded B+ with an impact score of 87.3 by PFSN’s QB Impact metrics. He is now back on the field, listed as limited, and the next 48 hours will determine whether he is cleared to return in Week 8.
