Lamar Jackson Returns to Practice After Ankle Injury

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice on Thursday, one day after sitting out the team's session with an ankle injury, as the squad prepares for its upcoming matchup against the New York Jets.

The 28-year-old two-time NFL Most Valuable Player has dealt with multiple ailments this season, including a hamstring injury that sidelined him for three games earlier in the year. Jackson has appeared in seven of Baltimore's 10 contests, helping the Ravens compile a 5-5 record. The team has won its last four games, positioning itself back in contention for the AFC playoffs. Baltimore enters Sunday's home game at M&T Bank Stadium as 13.5-point favorites over the 2-8 Jets.

Jackson's absence from Wednesday's practice marked the second consecutive week he missed the opening session of the game week. Last week, he was limited by knee soreness but returned to full participation the following day and started against the Cleveland Browns, leading the Ravens to a 23-16 victory. In that game, he completed passes for 193 yards, though he was sacked five times and threw two interceptions on deflected balls. His rushing was limited to 10 yards on four carries, a departure from...