"That's a problem": Nick Wright slams Lamar Jackson's "immaturity" as Ravens QB misses practice due to illness ahead of Patriots clash

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not practice on Wednesday due to illness. Jackson, who has dealt with knee, ankle, and toe injuries since coming back from an early-season hamstring injury, will have a sixth straight week without a full week of practice.

Amid Jackson's injury concerns and now with his illness issue, FS1 analyst Nick Wright has slammed the Ravens QB for not prioritizing his health.

"Lamar can't get sick and miss practice every single year," Wright said on "First Things First" on Thursday. "He's the most important person in that franchise. He's an adult, he's a professional athlete. He's the only starting QB in the league who, every single year, he can't manage to figure out how to not get the seasonal flu."

Wright also said that Jackson was "immature" for not being able to be at his optimum health level for the Ravens.

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“It’s weird," Wright said. "There’s a lot of stuff about this stage Lamar Jackson that flags as odd given his stature in the league, his stature with his team, and how good of a player he is … I think there are a lot of signs of immaturity with Lamar Jackson.”

The Ravens took Jackson in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. He has won two MVP awards and earned four Pro Bowl honors since then.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson takes part in full practice on Thursday

NFL: Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson - Source: Imagn

After missing practice on Wednesday, Jackson was listed as a full participant in the Ravens' practice on Thursday.

Jackson has recorded 2,210 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, six interceptions and two rushing TDs this season. Baltimore is still in contention for the playoffs this season, but it needs to win its three remaining regular-season games and get the right mix of results from other teams.

The Ravens (7-7) will face the New England Patriots (11-3) in Week 16 of the season on Sunday night.

Edited by Arnold