The Baltimore Ravens got the boost they’ve been waiting for: Lamar Jackson is back. After missing three games with a hamstring injury, the two-time MVP returned to full practice Tuesday and will start Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins.
Lamar Jackson is Back
Jackson, who injured his right hamstring in a Week 4 loss to Kansas City, said he’s now “100 percent” and ready to rejoin a Ravens team that went 1–2 without him. His absence exposed the limits of Baltimore’s offense, which sputtered behind backups Tyler Huntley and Cooper Rush, but Jackson’s return brings renewed optimism — and urgency — for a 2–5 team trying to stay in the AFC playoff race.
The quarterback said he learned patience while rehabbing the first hamstring injury of his career. “It was very challenging,” Jackson said. “I thought I could move sometimes, but I’d still feel a tug. I didn’t want to end my season or my career.”
Jackson, who threw 10 touchdowns to just one interception before the injury, insisted he feels no rust. His teammates echoed the relief of seeing their leader back on the field. “It’s great having him back,” said safety Kyle Hamilton. “(Huntley and Rush) did a great job, but he’s the two-time MVP. We all know what that means.”
The Ravens also hope Jackson’s leadership steadies the locker room after a rocky stretch that included offensive struggles and a controversial removal of ping-pong tables and other games from team facilities — a move Jackson admitted he requested to “help us focus.”
With Jackson healthy again, Baltimore gets its spark — and maybe its season — back on track heading into Thursday night in Miami.
Jan 4, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) arrives before the game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn ImagesPatriots Make a Pair of Trades on Tuesday
The New England Patriots were one of Tuesday’s busiest teams, reshaping their roster with a pair of trades and a contract extension.
First, the Patriots sent defensive end Keion White to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a late-round pick swap in 2026, then flipped safety Kyle Dugger to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a nearly identical deal — a swap of sixth- and seventh-round selections. The moves mark the latest steps in head coach Mike Vrabel’s ongoing roster overhaul, as he continues to move on from several of the franchise’s recent high-priced signings and former draft picks.
White, a 2023 second-round pick, flashed early in New England but never established consistency, totaling just six sacks across parts of three seasons. He’ll bring size and versatility to a San Francisco defense desperate for pass-rush help after losing Nick Bosa (ACL) and Bryce Huff (hamstring).
Dugger, meanwhile, finds an immediate opportunity in Pittsburgh, where the Steelers are looking to replace injured safety DeShon Elliott. A second-round pick in 2020, Dugger started 69 games for the Patriots and brings experience as a box safety and coverage option against tight ends. His best season came in 2023, when he posted 109 tackles.
For New England, the twin trades reflect a clear direction under Vrabel: younger, cheaper, and faster. Dugger had been reduced to a part-time role after injuries and declining speed, and White had fallen out of the defensive rotation entirely. The Patriots now hold additional late-round draft capital and more roster flexibility as they continue their post-Belichick rebuild.
Jan 17, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; A New England Patriots helmet sits on a table at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY SportsPatriots Extend Marcus Jones
The New England Patriots continued reshaping their roster under Mike Vrabel, rewarding one of their breakout performers Tuesday by signing cornerback and punt returner Marcus Jones to a three-year contract extension. The deal keeps the 27-year-old former third-round pick under contract through 2028 and solidifies two key roles in New England’s defense and special teams.
Jones burst onto the scene as a rookie in 2022, earning All-Pro honors after his game-winning punt return touchdown against the Jets. Injuries derailed his 2023 campaign, but Jones has reemerged as one of the league’s most dynamic returners and a reliable slot corner under Vrabel. He’s logged 76% of defensive snaps this season — fifth-most on the team — while leading the NFL in punt return average (21.6 yards) and ranking third in total return yards.
The extension underscores how quickly Jones has earned the trust of Vrabel’s staff. Once a surprise pick as team captain, he’s become a cornerstone of the Patriots’ new defense and special teams identity. With Jones locked up long-term and few major free agents pending, New England has taken an early step toward stabilizing its future after a turbulent transition year.
Oct 5, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) reacts after an interception against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn ImagesExtra Points
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