Ravens' Lamar Jackson Remains Absent From Practice Post-Bye Amid Hamstring Injury

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury sustained in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs and did not participate in the first practice following the team's Week 7 bye. Despite head coach John Harbaugh's earlier optimism about Jackson's return for the Week 8 game against the Chicago Bears, Jackson's absence from Monday's practice raises concerns about his readiness to play. Backup quarterbacks Cooper Rush and Tyler Huntley have struggled in Jackson's absence, with the team scoring only 13 points combined in those games and suffering consecutive losses, contributing to a disappointing 1-5 start to the season. Jackson has maintained engagement with the team during his recovery but has yet to take the field since the injury. The Ravens' offense has struggled without their two-time NFL MVP, who had been expected to help turn the season around following high Super Bowl hopes. The team's injury reports later in the week will provide further clarity on Jackson's availability for upcoming games.