Ravens Injury Report: Lamar Jackson, Hendrickson and Jurgens Could Return vs. Browns

The Ravens injury report is trending in the right direction. Coach Jesse Minter said Monday that Lamar Jackson is “definitely doing better,” and pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, receiver Ja’Kobi Lane, and new center Cam Jurgens all have a chance to return Sunday against the Browns. The first official injury report comes Wednesday, and that will tell us far more than anything said this week.

Here’s where each player stands, why it matters, and what to watch before Baltimore (4-1) visits Cleveland at 1 p.m. ET Sunday.

Lamar Jackson’s Ankle: “Definitely Doing Better”

Jackson sprained his left ankle just before halftime of the win over Tennessee on October 4. He missed every practice last week and sat out the 30-23 overtime win at Atlanta.

Minter’s update was encouraging but careful. He said Jackson is “definitely doing better,” according to NBC Sports, and that the team will know more by the middle of the week. He added that he isn’t sure what Jackson’s Wednesday practice will look like.

Notice what Minter didn’t say. He didn’t say Jackson will play, and he didn’t rule him out. That’s normal for a Monday.

Here’s the context. The Ravens are 7-11 in the 18 games Jackson has missed since 2019. But Tyler Huntley is 6-6 as a Ravens starter and has won his last three, dating to 2025. For more on how the Falcons game went, read our Ravens vs. Falcons recap.

Trey Hendrickson Could Return From Finger Injury

Hendrickson missed the last two games with a finger injury. Minter said he and Lane have put themselves in a real position to return, and he expects Hendrickson to be “chomping at the bit,” according to BaltimoreRavens.com.

That’s good news for a pass rush that has been trending up. Second-year outside linebacker Mike Green had a sack, two quarterback hits, and two tackles for loss against Atlanta, and Minter said Green has taken major steps lately. Green also bench-pressed Falcons tackle Jake Matthews to drop Bijan Robinson for a loss.

Add Hendrickson to that group, and Baltimore’s edge rush looks dangerous. The Browns have allowed 19 sacks this season, the most in the league.

Ja’Kobi Lane Is Eligible to Come Off Injured Reserve

Lane has missed four games on injured reserve with a wrist injury. He’s eligible to return this week. The rookie receiver was the star of training camp and preseason before he got hurt in Week 1.

Minter said Lane is in a good place from a conditioning standpoint and that the team will see how Wednesday’s practice goes. If Zay Flowers and Lane are both healthy, Baltimore’s passing game gets another option, which helps whoever plays quarterback.

Cam Jurgens Is Close to Clearing the Protocol

Jurgens, the center the Ravens acquired from Philadelphia last week, is in the “finishing stages” of the concussion protocol. Minter said the signs point in a good direction for him to play Sunday. He did not play against Atlanta.

If he plays, there’s a domino effect. Rookie Vega Ioane has started the last two games at center and was the Ravens’ highest-graded offensive lineman by Pro Football Focus in both. When Jurgens is ready, Ioane moves back to right guard. Minter praised his work at center as remarkable and called him an impactful rookie. For the backstory on Jurgens, read our Cam Jurgens physical article.

What the Ravens Need to Fix: Third-Down Defense

Not everything is rosy. The Falcons converted 9 of 17 third downs on Sunday, including several third-and-longs. Minter said the defense played its best first- and second-down game of the season but couldn’t finish drives.

He took responsibility as the defensive play-caller and called third-down defense a major focal point this week. He listed miscommunication, missed execution, and reactions to earlier plays as causes.

This section is our take. That’s an honest assessment, and it’s the right thing to fix before a division game. The Browns offense hasn’t been consistent, but a defense that lets teams extend drives eventually gets punished.

What to Know About the Browns

Cleveland is 3-2 and second in the AFC North, coming off a 17-12 loss to the Jets in the rain. The Browns allowed eight sacks in that game, missed an extra point, and gave up the winning score on a punt mishap. Deshaun Watson is the starting quarterback, and former Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is the head coach.

It’s the Ravens’ first AFC North game of the season, which raises the stakes beyond a normal Week 6.

What to Watch This Week

• Wednesday’s practice report. Is Jackson a full participant, limited, or out?
• The Friday injury designations. Hendrickson, Lane, and Jurgens will each get a final status.
• Huntley or Jackson. The Ravens can wait until later in the week, but fans will get hints from practice.
• The offensive line. A healthy Jurgens could stabilize a unit that has been shuffling.
• Third downs. Watch whether the defense improves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest Ravens injury report?

Jackson (ankle) is “definitely doing better” but his Wednesday practice status is unclear. Hendrickson (finger), Lane (wrist), and Jurgens (concussion) could return Sunday. The first official report comes Wednesday.

Is Lamar Jackson playing against the Browns?

It’s too early to say. Minter said the team will know more by the middle of the week.

Will Cam Jurgens play Sunday?

Possibly. He’s in the finishing stages of the concussion protocol, and Minter said the signs point in a good direction.

What time do the Ravens play today?

The Ravens’ next game is Sunday, October 18, at 1 p.m. ET at Cleveland, on Fox.

Who do the Ravens play next?

The Cleveland Browns, in Baltimore’s first AFC North game of the season.

Final Thoughts

The Ravens injury report looks better than it did a week ago. If Jackson, Hendrickson, Jurgens, and Lane all return, Baltimore gets its quarterback, its pass rush, its center, and a promising rookie back in one week. That’s a lot of upside before a division game.

What do you think? Does Jackson play on Sunday, or do the Ravens stick with Huntley? Drop your take in the comments, and check back after Wednesday’s practice report for the latest Ravens updates.