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Very few things have gone right for the Baltimore Ravens to begin the 2025 NFL season, but coming off the bye week, they might get back superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The two-time MVP has been sidelined since Week 4 with a hamstring injury and his return couldn't come at a better time. The Ravens currently sit at 1-5 and are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive h. Baltimore will face the Chicago Bears at home in Week 8.
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Here is what to know about Jackson's injury and his return.
What is Lamar Jackson's injury?
Jackson suffered a hamstring injury in the third quarter of Baltimore's game against Kansas City. The designation and severity of the injury have not been disclosed.
Jackson's injury came on the final play of the Ravens' offensive drive, but he was not on the field when the offense took back over. The team listed him as questionable to return, but Jackson did not go back in.
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How long is Lamar Jackson out?
Jackson could miss 2-3 weeks with the Week 4 hamstring injury, per a report from the Baltimore Sun on Tuesday, Sept. 30, though a Oct. 1 report from Ian Rapoport called the injury more "week to week."
After missing Week 5's loss to the Texans, Jackson has not yet practiced as of Thursday, Oct. 9, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Baltimore hosts the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Oct. 12.
Fortunately for Jackson and the Ravens, their bye week comes in Week 7.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh initially declined to comment on whether Jackson would have stayed in had the game been closer, but he said Monday that "there was no way [Jackson] could have gone back in the game.
Harbaugh's comments indicate the injury might be more than just a minor bump in the road. Josina Anderson reported in Week 5, that a source told her that Jackson isn't expected back until after Baltimore's Week 7 bye week.
#Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (hamstring) is not currently expected to play this Sunday vs the #Texans, nor next week vs the #Rams (outside of faster healing, which still can be deceptive). The bye week is after that. That’s a good safe window to help better ensure the hamstring issue… pic.twitter.com/G2KCwmeSNh
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) October 2, 2025On Friday before the Ravens' Week 6 matchup vs. the Los Angeles Rams, Schefter reported that Jackson once again was not at practice, and the QB was eventually ruled out. While Cooper Rush is in line to start again in Week 6, former Ravens Pro Bowler Tyler Huntley was also activated from their practice squad as a backup.
Once again, no Lamar Jackson at today’s practice, putting Cooper Rush in line to start Sunday vs. the Rams.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 10, 2025After the Ravens loss to the Rams, Harbaugh announced he expects Jackson to return after the bye week against the Bears.
He was a bit more coy when speaking with reporters on Oct. 20. Harbaugh declined to comment on whether Jackson would practice during the week. He offered the same non-answer when asked whether Jackson would play against Chicago.
Two days before the Ravens' game against the Bears, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport provided an update on the superstar.
From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: The #Ravens are preparing for Lamar Jackson to be out there starting on Sunday, though it seems there are fingers crossed all around until he's out there. pic.twitter.com/S4lenhIbDN
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 24, 2025But on Saturday Oct. 25, the Ravens officially ruled him out for Sunday's contest:
The #Ravens have now made it official: Lamar Jackson is out and they updated his status on Friday from full to limited. pic.twitter.com/T06U6Po4MO
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2025Harbaugh said that he expects Jackson back on Thursday to open Week 9.
Ravens HC John Harbaugh said he expects Lamar Jackson, who has missed the past three games due to a hamstring injury, to play Thursday night at Miami. pic.twitter.com/cOmhMve4ZD
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 27, 2025Ravens schedule 2025
Here is a look at Baltimore's upcoming games following its loss to Houston. The Ravens' bye is in Week 7
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| 8 | Oct. 26 | vs. Bears | 1 p.m. |
| 9 | Oct. 30 | at Dolphins | 8:15 p.m. |
| 10 | Nov. 9 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. |
| 11 | Nov. 16 | at Browns | 4:25 p.m. |
| 12 | Nov. 23 | vs. Jets | 1:00 p.m.: |
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