The Baltimore Ravens are suffering in the absence of QB1. Maryland’s favorite quarterback has remained unavailable since Week 10. Lamar Jackson missed 13 back-to-back practices and has no plan for a return. The franchise has a behemoth target: the Bengals in Week 18, but Jackson’s availability is uncertain. HC Jim Harbaugh also kept a diplomatic tone over QB1’s return.

Lamar Jackson remained out of action after suffering a knee injury. The QB1 is out of practice and did not give any word about his return. His uncertainty is raising several questions, and the reporters also asked Ravens HC Jim Harbaugh about it.

Jim Harbaugh isn’t optimistic about LJ’s return

Lamar Jackson’s unavailability haunts the franchise. But HC Jim Harbaugh is more worried about the upcoming Week 18 game. During the media scrum, The Ravens HC mentioned that he would “just probably gonna leave all that stuff alone,” and “focus on the fame and just get ready to coach out guys.”

Lamar Jackson has a PCL injury, which he sustained in the second quarter of the Week 10 Broncos game. The QB1 was ruled out of the play and has not made a retreat since then. The fans are eager to learn about the return, but the HC’s silence over Jackson’s health update has sparked a horde of speculation over his future in the franchise.

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Jim Harbaugh’s refusal to comment may imply that backup Tyler Huntley will hold down the fort in Week 18. The Ravens would go against the Bengals to battle for the Week 18 AFC North rivalry. But the lack of LJ has slightly dampened the hopes of the fans.

Is Jim Harbaugh’s silence an indication of the end of the LJ era in Baltimore? If yes, where could he head next?

Where could Lamar Jackson head next?

As the regular season approaches, several teams are feeling the need for top-tier quarterbacks. Readers will recall that Lamar Jackson and the Ravens’ management did not agree to terms, and it could be his final season in Baltimore. But if the QB1 exits, he may have a horde of teams waiting for him.

The New York Giants could be the top pick for LJ’s next location. Since there is a considerable buzz around Zach Wilson, Jackson could be the savior for the franchise. The Niners are also one of them unless they move forward with Brock Purdy, Jimmy G, or Trey Lance as the starter. Moreover, the Bucs are also a good pick since Tom Brady is also playing out his final season.

It remains to be seen whether the Ravens will keep Lamar Jackson or release him.

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