The Ravens will be without Lamar Jackson on Sunday, and that means Tyler “Snoop” Huntely is set to take over against the Falcons.
Head coach Jesse Minter confirmed Friday that Jackson has been ruled out because of the ankle injury he picked up last week. Minter also said edge rusher Trey Hendrickson will not play after being listed with a finger injury.
“Both of them, feel really good maybe headed after this week,” Minter said. “But that’s the way we’ll be.
A ton of confidence in Snoop to play really well. I think everybody on the team is excited to see that and [for] him to have this opportunity.”
Jackson’s return for next week’s matchup with the Browns is still up in the air.
“It’s always going to be in the best interest of the player,” Minter said on Jackson’s timeline to return. “And the timing of it, just knowing probably today that this was going to be the scenario.
To Lamar’s credit, he’s working his tail off to get back. So I think, don’t know the specifics of next week.
But I know he’ll be doing everything in his power to get back.”
Jackson has been sharp when healthy, completing 70.8 percent of his passes for 967 yards with six touchdowns and one interception in 2026. He also leads the league in yards per attempt at 10.1 and yards per completion at 14.2.
Hendrickson has put up one sack and three QB hits in three games this season.
The Ravens’ full injury report with game designations is due later Friday.
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