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Lamar Jackson Out Against Browns; Tyler Huntley Starts Again

Jackson’s ankle injury will cost him a second straight game. Huntley returns after rallying Baltimore to an overtime win over Atlanta.

By TSP Staff
Lamar Jackson on the Ravens sideline wearing his purple number 8 jersey and a knit hat against Tennessee on October 4, 2026
Lamar Jackson on the sideline against Tennessee on October 4, 2026. File photograph. · Credit: Scott Taetsch / Getty Images

Lamar Jackson has been ruled out of Sunday’s game at Cleveland with an ankle injury, Ravens coach Jesse Minter announced Friday. Tyler Huntley will make a second consecutive start for Baltimore, which enters the divisional matchup at 4-1 against the 3-2 Browns.

Jackson did not practice during the week, NFL.com reported. He injured the ankle in Baltimore’s Week 4 victory over Tennessee. Friday’s decision confirms another missed game without establishing when he will be cleared to return.

Huntley completed 24 of 32 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday’s 30-23 overtime win against Atlanta. He also ran for a touchdown and completed 11 consecutive passes during Baltimore’s late recovery.

The Cleveland game will be Huntley’s 13th start for the Ravens. His record in the previous 12 is 6-6. It also puts him opposite Browns coach Todd Monken, who spent the previous three seasons coordinating Baltimore’s offense. Monken’s familiarity with both quarterbacks adds a specific connection to a game that already carries AFC North stakes.