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The Baltimore Ravens are in danger of 2025 being a lost season, as injuries — and losses — continue to pile up.
Standing out among a host of absences is that of quarterback Lamar Jackson, who last played in Week 4 before suffering a hamstring injury. Complicating matters is the nature of Jackson's injury, as returns from soft-tissue injuries largely depend on a response to a ramp-up in physical activity.
Baltimore enters Week 8 of the season with a 1-5 record, but Jackson's return appears to be imminent. Here is what to know about when Jackson may return to the field, and what that means for the Ravens.
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When will Lamar Jackson return?
Jackson is planning to return to the field in Week 9, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
The Ravens will be the first team in action to open Week 9 of the 2025 season, as they travel to face the Miami Dolphins on "Thursday Night Football." Notably, Jackson's hometown of Pompano Beach, Fla., is less than 40 miles from Miami.
Is Lamar Jackson out for the season?
Jackson is not out for the season. His injury did not land him on injured reserve, and he has been evaluated on a week-to-week basis.
He is planning to return at the season's midway point.
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Is Lamar Jackson playing today?
Jackson is not playing against the Chicago Bears in Week 8 on Sunday, Oct. 26.
The Ravens officially ruled Jackson out on Saturday, while also clarifying conflicting reports around his availability. Within an official statement, the franchise explained that Jackson did not take starter reps in Friday's practice.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 25, 2025Tyler Huntley will start in Jackson's place.
What is Lamar Jackson's injury?
Jackson sustained a hamstring injury in Baltimore's Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
He was injured late in the third quarter during an offensive drive, and did not come back in to lead the offense on the next drive. He sat for the remainder of the game and has been sidelined since.
Ravens schedule 2025
The Ravens' bye was in Week 7, and they will finish the season with 11 straight games, including two Thursday games.
Baltimore's remaining schedule includes five divisional matchups.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | vs. Bears | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 9 | Thursday, Oct. 30 | at Dolphins | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | at Browns | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | vs. Jets | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 13 | Thursday, Nov. 27 | vs. Bengals | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | at Bengals | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | vs. Patriots | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 17 | TBD | at Packers | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | TBD | at Steelers | TBD | TBS |
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