What happened to Lamar Jackson?

Last Modified Sep 4, 2024 08:05 GMT

Lamar Jackson, a two-time MVP, plays quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens. Lamar has continued to succeed on the football pitch despite the numerous issues that have surrounded him. He is one of the select few athletes to have 1,000 running yards in consecutive seasons. The Baltimore Ravens have made five postseason appearances in last six years under Lamar's leadership.

There was no escaping Jackson's dominance on the football pitch. During his second year at the University of Louisville, he earned the Heisman Trophy. This resulted in the Ravens selecting Lamar as the 32nd overall choice in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson on the football field with his Ravens’ uniform on. Via Instagram.

Did Lamar suffer an Injury recently?

Lamar Jackson suffered an injury during a very crucial time of the 2022 season. Lamar suffered a PCL sprain in his knee in Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season. Initially, he was expected to miss 2-3 weeks at most but went on to miss the rest of the season.

After recovering from his knee injury before the start of 2023 season and signing a five-year deal with the Ravens worth $260 Million, Lamar went on to remind the football fans and pundit what they had missed in 2022. The 27-year old went on to achieve career best marks in various offensive metrics while leading Baltimore Ravens at the top of AFC table in regular season. His individual success also yielded positive results for the team as for the first time in the Lamar era, the Ravens reached the AFC Championship game.

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FAQ's On Lamar Jackson Recovery

A. His career passer rating is 98 as of August 2024.

A. He threw 36 touchdown passes in 2019, which is the Ravens' single-season record.

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