Ravens expect Jackson ready for opener after brief foot setback

Lamar Jackson did not practice on Thursday after suffering a foot incident at Wednesday’s Ravens workout, but Baltimore coach John Harbaugh expressed optimism that the two-time MVP will not miss game action once the season begins. An X-ray performed after the episode showed no structural damage, and Harbaugh said Jackson would be kept sidelined briefly to let soreness subside. With the regular season opener now 17 days away, the Ravens are focusing on protecting their centerpiece as they prepare for Saturday’s preseason finale against the Washington Commanders.

The sequence began midweek when Jackson’s foot was stepped on during a team session. He remained on the field for a few more plays before walking inside with the support of Ravens medical staff and strength coaches. He did not participate in Thursday’s final practice before the game, and the team confirmed that the issue was minor enough to keep him out rather than force him into action this weekend. Harbaugh provided the clearest update yet, saying the quick X-ray revealed no damage and that Jackson should be fine moving forward. “He got his foot stepped on like we said yesterday,” Harbaugh explained. “They did a quick...