Ravens Clarify Change to Jackson’s Injury Status; NFL Plans Further Review

The Ravens on Saturday issued a clarification after they retroactively altered Lamar Jackson’s Friday practice designation — changing it from “full participant” to “limited participation” following evaluation and consultation with the league.

What happened

On Friday, the team originally listed Jackson as a full participant in practice ahead of Sunday’s game vs. the Bears.

On Saturday, the Ravens updated the report saying:

> “Lamar Jackson was present for and participated fully in our entire Friday practice ahead of Sunday’s game… Upon further evaluation today and after conferring with the league office, because Lamar didn’t take starter reps in practice, we updated our report to reflect his practice participation.”

The key issue: Jackson reportedly took part in practice with the scout team, not the starting offense, which under the NFL’s injury-report policy means his status should have been listed as “limited participation”.

Why it matters

The injury-report policy exists to maintain fairness, protect betting integrity, and ensure teams don’t mislead opponents about a player’s availability. The league’s review underscores how seriously these designations are taken.

Jackson’s absence — he was ruled out of the game — matters because the Ravens’ playoff hopes hinge on him. The misreporting triggered not just media criticism but also a potential competitive fairness issue.

What’s next

The NFL has announced it will conduct a formal investigation into how the Ravens handled Jackson’s practice status.

Some earlier reporting suggests the league could impose disciplinary action if violations are confirmed — including fines or other sanctions.

For Baltimore, it’s more than just an administrative error — it may reflect underlying issues with how injury communications are handled and whether the team is fully aligned with league rules.

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Final Take:
A seemingly simple change in wording — from “full” to “limited” — has exposed a major oversight for the Ravens and raised a red flag for the NFL. For fans and fantasy football players alike, the takeaway is clear: availability reports are not just background noise — they’re part of the competitive and regulatory fabric of the game. And when the star player is involved, every word counts.