OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson is again missing the end of the regular season, except this time it’s a good sign for the Baltimore Ravens.
Jackson will not play in Baltimore’s finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend, coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday. Harbaugh said Tyler Huntley will start at quarterback for the Ravens, who have already clinched the top seed in the AFC playoffs. Josh Johnson will be Huntley’s backup.
“All things considered, it seemed to be the right thing to do,” Harbaugh said.
Jackson seemed to agree.
“I’m cool with it,” he said. “Me and Coach talked about it.”
The announcement was no surprise now that Baltimore has wrapped up a first-round bye in the postseason. Jackson, who missed the end of 2021 and 2022 because of injuries, has started all 16 games so far this season.