Lamar Jackson Again Absent From Start of Ravens Practice, While Ronnie Stanley and Andrew Vorhees Return

The Baltimore Ravens’ work week continued Thursday under a familiar cloud for quarterback Lamar Jackson. According to the team’s latest practice update, Jackson was not on the field at the start of Ravens practice again, as Baltimore moves closer to its Sunday night game against the Atlanta Falcons.

While Jackson remained sidelined for the early portion, the Ravens did see key progress along the offensive front. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley was back at practice after a toe and ankle matter, giving Baltimore a boost in stability on the left edge as it manages its weekly preparation.

Guard Andrew Vorhees also returned to the field, with the team listing a foot issue in his report. His participation matters for Baltimore’s ability to maintain continuity in the interior protection group, where timing and communication are often tested by shortened practice reps and lineup adjustments.

For the Ravens, the contrast between Jackson’s absence and the return of Stanley and Vorhees frames the week’s central question: how Baltimore will balance continuity on the line with the uncertainty at quarterback during a game week that features a prominent national window. The team’s approach to practice participation early in the session can also influence how quickly it can sharpen play-calling and timing with its receivers and running backs.

Baltimore’s Thursday window also underscored the ripple effects that injury management has across a roster. Even without detailed snap counts or session-by-session participation totals, the team’s decision to have Jackson off the field while other starters returned suggests an effort to get the offensive structure in place while monitoring the quarterback situation closely.

Heading into a Sunday night matchup, that monitoring becomes more consequential. The Falcons present a defense built to pressure and disrupt, and the Ravens typically rely on precise quarterback decision-making to match pre-snap looks and adjust protections. If Jackson’s practice availability remains limited, Baltimore could be forced to lean more heavily on routine continuity, scripted timing, and whatever live reps it can safely provide during the final days of preparation.

The immediate watch is straightforward: whether Jackson joins the practice field later in the day, progresses to full participation, or continues to be held out during the early portion of sessions. Meanwhile, Stanley and Vorhees’ status provides a measurable baseline for the rest of the offensive line plan, which will likely determine how much comfort Baltimore feels about protecting the pocket and sustaining run-game rhythm if quarterback reps are restricted.