Lamar Jackson is inactive for the Ravens’ game against the Bears in Chicago on Sunday because of a non-COVID illness.
A source told USA Today’s Josina Anderson that Jackson, the 24-year-old former MVP, is “not doing well enough to play.”
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (#8) is inactive for Baltimore’s game against the Bears. Getty ImagesESPN reported Saturday that a cold that swept through the Ravens’ training facility had made several players sick, including wide receiver Rashod Bateman and center Bradley Bozeman.
Tyler Huntley, who the Ravens signed as an undrafted free agent out of Utah in 2020, will start in Jackson’s place. This will mark the first career NFL start for the 23-year-old Huntley.
Tyler Huntley will start for the Ravens in place of Lamar Jackson. Getty ImagesIn nine games this season, Jackson has 2,447 yards passing with 14 touchdowns and eight interceptions while completing 64.4 percent of his passes. He also has 639 yards rushing with two rushing touchdowns.
