Lamar Jackson has been ruled out for Sunday's game at the Cleveland Browns, Players reported Friday, a decision coach Jesse Minter confirmed. The move hands the starting quarterback duties to Tyler Huntley for a second straight week.
Missed practices and injury outlook
Jackson missed practice on Friday with an ankle issue, marking his third straight missed practice leading up to Sunday's matchup, Newsweek reported. Players also noted this will be the second game Jackson will miss since spraining his left ankle in the Oct. 4 win over Tennessee.
Yardbarker projects that the ankle injury will require at least one more game out of the lineup, leaving the team to rely on its backup plans while Jackson recovers.
Huntley steps into the starting role
Tyler Huntley will handle quarterback duties for a second straight game, an official update confirmed. Coach Jesse Minter announced that Lamar Jackson has been ruled out for Sunday's game at the Cleveland Browns and that backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will start; Huntley took over last week and helped guide the team to an overtime win in Atlanta.
The continuity at quarterback gives the offense a familiar face under center after last week's late-game rally. Huntley’s recent work in relief — including navigating a close overtime victory — is the immediate context for the Ravens' decision to stick with him as the starter against the Browns.
The roster shift comes as the organization balances short-term game planning with Jackson's recovery timeline. With multiple practices missed and the team announcing the weekend absence, the coaching staff has turned to Huntley to manage the game plan and maintain offensive rhythm.
Players’ reporting emphasized the confirmed lineup change and the broader standing behind the decision. Yardbarker’s projection about at least one more missed game frames this as an injury that will affect preparation beyond just Sunday, while Newsweek’s practice report highlighted the lead-in to the decision.
Jackson has been ruled out for Sunday’s game, so backup quarterback Tyler “Snoop” Huntley will start and handle the team’s quarterback duties; Jackson’s ankle injury is expected to keep him out at least one more game.
