"Should’ve been stripped of a draft pick": NFL fans react as Ravens get fined $100,000 for incorrectly listing Lamar Jackson’s status

The NFL has fined the Baltimore Ravens $100,000 for violating the league’s injury reporting rules after the team’s inaccurate documentation of QB Lamar Jackson’s participation before their Week 8 matchup against the Chicago Bears.

Many fans across X reacted to the news.

"Lmfao a f---ing penny to that organization. Should've been stripped of a draft pick," one fan wrote.

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"Teams shouldn't have to release injury information to the public. Change my mind. Behind closed doors to league officials? Sure. Other teams shouldn't know tho and fans shouldn't either unless said player wants the injury to be known," another fan wrote. "No picks? Ravens will do this again if not docked picks. Heck, all teams will try this," another added.

More fans reacted to the news.

"Just 100k fine lmfao most protected team in the league," another fan wrote. "Maybe next time they can just write 'good vibes only' instead of misleading info. Easier on the bank account," another fan wrote. "That's a slap on the wrist lol," another added.

Baltimore listed Lamar Jackson as a full participant during its Oct. 24 practice, even though he was taking only scout-team reps. Earlier in the week, he’d been designated as limited on multiple days before being ruled out for the Bears game.

Lamar Jackson returned with a four-touchdown performance against Miami

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According to NBC Sports, the NFL determined the Ravens’ mistake resulted from negligence rather than any deliberate attempt to mislead the Bears. That finding kept the penalty limited to a fine instead of escalating to lost draft picks or staff suspensions. The team fully cooperated with the league’s inquiry.

Lamar Jackson had missed three games with a right hamstring injury suffered Sept. 28 in Kansas City. His absence ended when he returned to lead Baltimore to a 28-6 win over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday. He threw four touchdown passes and completed 18 of 23 attempts for 204 yards.

Jackson connected with Andrews twice for scores of two and 20 yards, while tight end Charlie Kolar and receiver Rashod Bateman each caught one touchdown. Running back Derrick Henry rushed for 119 yards on 19 carries.

Edited by Chaitanya Prakash