The Baltimore Ravens quarterback situation is turning from bad to worse. After having to put star signal-caller Lamar Jackson on the COVID-19/Reserve list, the Ravens have now also lost their backup quarterback, Robert Griffin III.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Friday that the Ravens placed Griffin on the Injured Reserve list, ruling him out for at least three weeks. This move came after the veteran injured his hamstring in Wednesday’s 19-14 loss to division rivals Pittsburgh Steelers.
Ravens are now left with third-stringer Trace McSorley, who has only 10 career snaps in the NFL, as the only active quarterback on their roster. McSorley replaced Griffin against the Steelers, completing two passes for 77 yards and a touchdown. He also added 16 rushing yards from three attempts.
The Ravens now hope that Jackson can get cleared in time to suit up for next week’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. The 23-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 on Thanksgiving and will soon complete the mandatory 10-day quarantine.
If Jackson gets multiple negative tests after the quarantine, he’ll be able to face the Cowboys. If not, it will be up to McSorley to take responsibility.
“He’s feeling well,” Ravens left tackle Orlando Brown told the media on Friday. “He wants to be out there playing. I know Lamar is looking forward to getting out there.”
Ravens are in danger of not making the postseason, due to their three-game losing streak. This caused them to fell to a 6-5 record and third place in AFC North. Nevertheless, the battle for a playoff bid looks to be a close one.
