Lamar Jackson Injury, most notably to his ankle and knee

Lamar Jackson Injury

Lamar Jackson has had a few injuries throughout his NFL career, most notably to his ankle and knee.

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In 2021, he missed the last five games of the season with an ankle sprain. In 2022, he missed the final six games of the season with a PCL sprain in his knee.

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Jackson has not torn his ACL, but he has had other knee injuries. In 2020, he suffered a patella sprain in his knee,

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and in 2022, he had a PCL sprain. The PCL is a ligament that helps stabilize the knee joint, and a sprain can cause pain, swelling, and instability.

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Jackson's injury history has been a concern for some fans, but the Ravens have said that they are not worried about it being a long-term problem.

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Jackson is a very mobile quarterback, and his running ability is a big part of his game.

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However, he will need to be careful not to put too much stress on his knees, especially as he gets older.

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As of June 2023, Jackson is healthy and has been working out in preparation for the 2023 season.

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He is expected to be the Ravens' starting quarterback, and they will be hoping that he can stay healthy and lead them to a playoff run.

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