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Marlon Humphrey Defends Lamar Jackson’s Ankle Injury Status

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey defended quarterback Lamar Jackson from ankle injury criticism, saying he uniquely faces slander.
Jackson sprained his left ankle on October 4 in a 23-17 win over the Tennessee Titans.
He missed the remainder of that game and the next two contests versus Atlanta and Cleveland.
Humphrey said Jackson will play if healthy and backup Tyler Huntley, nicknamed Snoop, is ready otherwise.

History

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Formed as the APFA in 1920 and renamed the NFL in 1922, the league grew to 32 teams and, under Commissioner Roger Goodell, has intensified rules against illegal hits. This safety focus echoes past reforms such as the 1933 introduction of a championship game, and today drives franchises like the Ravens to publicly defend injured quarterbacks amid heightened health scrutiny.

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Story summary

Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey defended quarterback Lamar Jackson from ankle injury criticism, saying he uniquely faces slander.
Jackson sprained his left ankle on October 4 in a 23-17 win over the Tennessee Titans.
He missed the remainder of that game and the next two contests versus Atlanta and Cleveland.
Humphrey said Jackson will play if healthy and backup Tyler Huntley, nicknamed Snoop, is ready otherwise.

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