Ravens Rule Out Lamar Jackson Against Cleveland

Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter ruled out quarterback Lamar Jackson for Sunday’s Week 6 game against the Cleveland Browns, extending his absence to a second straight game as he recovers from an ankle injury. Tyler Huntley is expected to start for Baltimore after leading the team to an overtime victory in Week 5. Minter announced the decision Friday, October 16. The Ravens are scheduled to play at Cleveland on Sunday, October 18. The reports do not identify a date for Jackson’s return. Jackson was injured while being sacked late in the first half of Baltimore’s Week 4 game against the Tennessee Titans, according to the Associated Press account repeated in reports. He did not play in the second half, though Baltimore held on to win. He also missed the Week 5 game against Atlanta, which Huntley led to an overtime win. Before Friday’s ruling, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Jackson had a “realistic chance” to return against Cleveland. Minter had described Jackson as day-to-day, according to one report. Those earlier assessments preceded the coach’s decision to rule him out. Huntley also started two games for Baltimore last season, and the team won both, according to the...