Ravens QB Lamar Jackson absent at practice again; status for Sunday vs. Packers could go down to the wire

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was absent from the open portion of practice Thursday, missing for the second straight day as he continues to recover from an ankle sprain he suffered against the Browns on Sunday.

Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman said Jackson is receiving treatment around the clock and his status for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers could go down to the wire.

“He’s a good healer, but we will have to see what the [doctors] say,” Roman said.

If Jackson can’t go, backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will start for the second time this season. Veteran quarterback Josh Johnson, who the Ravens off the New York Jets’ practice squad Wednesday, was practicing on Thursday.

Jackson is among 11 players who were absent. Tight end Nick Boyle (knee) and offensive lineman Patrick Mekari (hand) were not on the field after being limited participants on Wednesday.

Defensive tackle Calais Campbell (thigh), fullback Patrick Ricard (back/knee) and offensive linemen Alejandro Villanueva (knee), Ben Powers (foot) and Tyre Phillips (illness) were missing for the second straight day.

Wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, safety Chuck Clark and defensive Brandon Williams were also missing.

Wide receivers Tylan Wallace (concussion), linebacker Justin Houston (rest), cornerbacks Chris Westry (knee) and Tavon Young (rest) returned after being out yesterday.

The official injury report will be released later today.

Extra points

• Green Bay Packers starting defensive tackle Kenny Clark has been added to the reserve/COVID-19 list, coach Mike LeFluer announced Thursday. Clark has started in every game this season, recording four sacks and 42 tackles.

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