The Baltimore Ravens seem to be dropping players at an exponential rate due to injuries — the very latest of which would undoubtedly be the worst.
The Ravens were forced to replace 2-time NFL MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson after he injured a hamstring down big in the second half of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4 in which Jackson had already committed 2 turnovers.
Jackson exited the game with the Ravens down 30-13 late in the third quarter and on a day in which both he and his team looked almost completely lost following a touchdown on the opening drive. The Ravens lost to the Chiefs, 37-20, to drop to 1-3 on the season.
The Ravens replaced Jackson with backup Cooper Rush, who signed a 2-year, $6.2 million contract with Baltimore on March 16.
Jackson was 14-of-20 passing for 147 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception to go with 6 carries for 48 yards and 1 lost fumble.
Even if Lamar is just out for a few games, it’s hard to see them going anywhere without him,” CBS color commentator and former NFL quarterback Tony Romo said during the broadcast. “Especially with the way he plays and with a hamstring injury.”
Social Media Reacts to Jackson’s Injury
Jackson’s injury — and his struggles playing the Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium — were front and center after he left the game with his injury and punctuated it by throwing his helmet.
Jackson is now 0-4 in his career against the Chiefs at Arrowhead.
“Lamar Jackson left today’s game with a hamstring injury,” Dr. Evan Jeffries wrote on his official X account. “MRI will determine severity and timeline. Grade I: 1-2 weeks, Grade II: 3-6 weeks.”
“Friendly reminder that Lamar Jackson has never won in Arrowhead,” Chiefs superfan Jay wrote on X.
“Lamar Jackson injured his Hamstring, came over to the bench and threw his helmet,” SM Highlights wrote on its official X account. “ Looks like his day is over.”
Put (Jackson) on an average nfl roster and he doesn’t win 8 games,” X user IYKYK wrote on their official account.
There were even some who questioned whether Jackson had quit on his team.
“It is absolutely WILD to me that there are members of #RavensFlock questioning if Lamar Jackson quit on his team and the validity of his hamstring injury,” Greg Cover 1 wrote on his official X account. “Genuinely shocking to see the best player in franchise history questioned by his own fans.”
Jackson Has Dealt With Injuries in Past
Part of Jackson becoming the NFL’s greatest rushing quarterback of all time has been doing so has exposed him to quite a few more injuries than your average quarterback.
In 2021, Jackson missed 5 games due to injuries, including the last 4 due to a sprained ankle. In 2022, he missed the final 5 regular season games plus the playoffs with a sprained knee — a PCL strain that’s the same injury Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has missed the last 2 games because of.
Heavy.com’s Jonathan Adams posted a video of Jackson with a heavy limp as he left the sideline following the game.
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