The Ravens elevated follow squad large receiver DeSean Jackson for Monday night time’s sport in opposition to the New Orleans Saints, calling on the 35-year-old to assist an injury-depleted group.
With prime large receiver Rashod Bateman misplaced for the season and positioned on injured reserve after struggling a Lisfranc (foot) harm, coach John Harbaugh mentioned Thursday that Jackson was “probably ready” to make his 2022 debut. The Ravens on Monday is also with out Demarcus Robinson (15 catches for 140 yards this season), who missed time in follow final week with a groin harm.
Jackson, a free agent all offseason, joined the Ravens’ follow squad in mid-October. He was not on the workforce’s game-day roster for its current wins over the Cleveland Browns or Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
“If I get the call, for sure, I’ll be ready,” Jackson mentioned Thursday. “It’s not my decision. I’m just here taking it day by day getting ready, getting my shape and my body in the best position to go out there and be productive.”
Jackson had 20 catches on 34 targets for 454 yards and two touchdowns final season in 16 mixed video games with the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders. He could be the oldest NFL large receiver to be focused in a sport this season.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson, who can be lacking not solely Bateman in opposition to New Orleans but additionally All-Pro tight finish Mark Andrews (knee/shoulder), has mentioned he’s excited to see what the three-time Pro Bowl can do on the sector.
“He’s just floating, and it looks so smooth,” Jackson mentioned Thursday. “Anytime I just throw him the ball, it just falls into his hands. He’s still the same DeSean to me, from what I grew up seeing. We’re just going to have to see when he gets on that field.”
Third-year follow squad large receiver Binjimen Victor, who was additionally elevated, will make his NFL debut.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com