Flowers questionable, Jackson clear as Ravens rule Hendrickson out

Zay Flowers is questionable for Baltimore's Sunday game against Tennessee, while Lamar Jackson carries no game designation after a week that began with limited practice. The Ravens also ruled out Trey Hendrickson following a procedure on his injured finger.

Flowers returned to full participation Thursday and was limited Friday. Baltimore's official report says the Friday reduction was for rest. The Ravens list him as questionable for Sunday.

Jackson completed full practice Thursday after limited work Wednesday with a back injury. The final report removes the quarterback's availability designation, giving the Ravens a firmer answer at quarterback than at receiver.

Left tackle Ronnie Stanley is questionable with a toe injury. He practiced at a limited level earlier in the week, then rested Friday. Coach Jesse Minter said the team would keep checking how he felt through Saturday after Stanley missed the Cowboys game in Brazil.

Hendrickson's absence produces a confirmed change on defense. Minter described the expected absence as short term after the finger procedure. Baltimore says second-year outside linebacker Mike Green, who has one sack through three games, will take on more work. Rookie Ethan Burke could receive his first regular-season defensive snaps; the team has not announced his workload.

Receiver Chris Moore is also questionable with an ankle injury. Centers Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic are out after missing the full practice week with ankle and knee injuries, respectively. Baltimore describes both as injured-reserve candidates, rather than completed reserve transactions.

For managers, Jackson's final designation resolves one lineup question. Flowers still needs the Sunday active list before his availability is confirmed. Friday's report does not establish a target total or guarantee a full snap count for any of Baltimore's receivers.

Earlier reporting (superseded by Friday final status)

Earlier reporting through Thursday afternoon, October 1

Lamar Jackson was on the field at the start of Thursday’s practice, Baltimore radio reporter Cordell Woodland reported. The Ravens listed their quarterback as limited with a back issue Wednesday. Thursday’s early observation does not yet establish his official participation level or a final status against Tennessee.

Wednesday background

Lamar Jackson practiced on a limited basis Wednesday with a back issue, the Ravens confirmed in their updated injury report coverage. The designation clarifies an afternoon that began with the quarterback absent from the portion of practice open to reporters.

Coach Jesse Minter said Jackson was dealing with “something small” and ultimately participated. RotoWire independently reported the coach's assessment, citing The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec. Baltimore's later official account identifies the back issue; it does not announce a decision to sit Jackson against Tennessee on Sunday.

Jackson is coming off Baltimore's 34-31 victory over Dallas in Rio de Janeiro. He completed 15 of 20 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns and ran six times for 50 yards, according to RotoWire's game report. Wednesday's limitation adds a health question to the next practice sessions after that win.

The Ravens also got left tackle Ronnie Stanley back on the field as a limited participant. His toe injury kept him out against Dallas after also affecting him in Week 2. A return to practice gives Baltimore another option to prepare on its offensive line, although Stanley's participation level does not settle his Sunday availability.

Zay Flowers remained limited with a hamstring injury. Baltimore says he played 21 snaps against the Cowboys, catching five passes for 84 yards. That included the 27-yard reception that helped set up Tyler Loop's winning field goal.

Baltimore's line preparation is already changing after injuries to centers Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic. The league's Wednesday roundup lists Pocic as a nonparticipant with a knee injury and confirms the practice-squad additions of Andre James and Kyle Hergel. Those moves provide depth as Baltimore prepares for Tennessee.

Baltimore's remaining practice reports and Friday's game-status designations will provide the next official checkpoints.