Steelers' AFC North Rival Baltimore Ravens Likely Getting Concerned With Unknown Lamar Jackson Illness

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have one of the most intense rivalries in the AFC North, marked by both deep animosity and mutual respect. While the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns have recently become formidable contenders, the Steelers and Ravens have a longstanding history of highly competitive games.

Despite the fierce rivalry, fans and players from both teams never wish to see a rival player injured or ill. Ravens' star quarterback and two-time MVP Lamar Jackson has been dealing with a peculiar situation as training camp ramps up. Jackson has struggled to stay on the field during the Ravens' practices due to an illness.

On Friday, the Ravens' official social media account released a statement providing an update on Jackson's condition, confirming that he remains sidelined and will not be practicing.

Jackson missed the first three days of the team's training camp. He participated in practice on Wednesday but was unable to complete the session. After about an hour of practicing with the Ravens, Jackson left with the athletic trainers. Despite being ill, he attended all meetings on Wednesday, which took place before practice. This suggests that his illness may have worsened during the practice.

The Ravens' training camp started on Sunday, and Jackson has now missed four practices. This situation is unusual for Jackson, who seems unable to recover from this illness. Few details have been reported about the specific symptoms Jackson is experiencing. He has a history of occasionally missing practice due to illness.

The Ravens have been a major topic of discussion this offseason. They added star running back Derrick Henry, who is expected to excel in the Ravens' backfield. The combination of Jackson and Henry presents a formidable challenge for AFC North teams, who will need to find ways to slow them down.

Some analysts believe this is the best Ravens team in recent memory. The team, led by Jackson, is seen as having a real chance to overcome their previous struggles and achieve significant success. However, rival teams like the Steelers are hoping to prevent the Ravens from advancing. Jackson has a career record of just 2-4 against the Steelers, highlighting the rivalry's competitive nature.

Before Jackson's illness, there were reports of him looking leaner and faster than ever. However, concerns have shifted, with fans hoping Jackson can recover fully and avoid any serious health issues. Steelers fans and the entire football world are hopeful Jackson is not dealing with anything serious and can get back on the field as soon as possible.

Steelers' Russell Wilson Missed Practice Again

Meanwhile, the Steelers have their own concerns, with new quarterback Russell Wilson also missing practice. Unlike Jackson, Wilson's absence is due to a minor injury. He injured himself during the Steelers' conditioning test on Wednesday while pushing a sled and woke up with a sore calf on Thursday. 

Wilson missed practice on Thursday and Friday, but there is little concern about the severity of his injury. The Steelers are taking precautions to ensure he is fully healthy before returning to the field. Steelers fans are eager to see Wilson in action during camp.

As the season approaches, both teams are focusing on getting their star players healthy and ready for the challenges ahead. The Ravens and Steelers, long-time rivals, will look to capitalize on their off-season improvements and make a strong push in the AFC North. The health and performance of key players like Jackson and Wilson will be crucial in determining their success. Hopefully Jackson can kick whatever he's dealing with and return to the field soon.

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