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Jamison Hensley
BALTIMORE — After Sunday’s 30-16 win over the Chicago Bears, coach John Harbaugh called the Baltimore Ravens’ violation of the NFL’s injury report policy regarding Lamar Jackson «an honest mistake.»
The Ravens could be subject to discipline by the league because they originally listed Jackson as a full participant in Friday’s practice when he only ran the scout team. Baltimore then changed Jackson’s practice participation to limited Saturday while also ruling him out because of a right hamstring injury.
«It really is an honest mistake,» Harbaugh said. «I can tell you this: Nobody’s trying to hide anything. There’s no advantage to be gained with that.»
Jackson had been listed as a limited participant for practices Wednesday and Thursday. When he was upgraded to a full participant Friday, it suggested that the two-time NFL MVP was trending toward playing.
Tyler Huntley filled in for Jackson, completing 17-of-22 passes for 186 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 53 yards for Baltimore (2-5), which ended a four-game losing streak.
«Obviously, they’re going to do what’s best for the team,» Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett when asked if he has ever seen a quarterback’s practice designation change like that at the last minute. «I don’t think it was no malice behind any of it. I think it’s just how the league goes.»
Bears safety Jaquan Brisker said the defense’s game plan was different for Huntley than it was for Jackson.
«But really, just no excuses,» he said. «At the end of the day, we know who the quarterback was. Just play our type of defense.»
Harbaugh said he was «hopeful» that Jackson would return to play Thursday against the Dolphins in Miami.
ESPN’s Courtney Cronin contributed to this report.
