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Ravens announce QB Lamar Jackson will not play vs. Steelers

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 06: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens drops back to pass in the first quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 6, 2019 in Pittsburgh. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens announced starting quarterback Lamar Jackson will not suit up for this weekend’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh announced in a press conference that Tyler Huntley will be starting and Josh Johnson will serve as his backup.

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Harbaugh also said the only other player who’s officially out for the game will be cornerback Daryl Worley. All other players who are reportedly injured will be day-to-day.

The Steelers saw Kenny Pickett back in the question for this week, but head coach Mike Tomlin said they’ll be “leaving the ball in Mason Rudolph’s hands.”

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Tomlin went on to say he believed both Pickett and Rudolph were capable of starting in Baltimore, noting that Pickett had led the team to victory against the Ravens previously this season.

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