Lamar Jackson's Back Injury 'Not Anything Serious,' Per OC Roman: 'We'll Wait & See'

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed Wednesday's practice with a sore back, but it doesn't seem to be a huge concern.

"I don't think it's anything serious," Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman told reporters Thursday. "But we're just going to have to kind of wait and see. I think he's going to be in good shape. We'll wait and see."

Roman did not tell reporters whether Jackson will suit up for Thursday's practice.

"We definitely want him and everybody out for every practice," Roman said. "When they're not, we adjust accordingly. Thankfully, we've been in this system going into three years now. With Lamar, it's a little bit different than a guy who just got here."

Despite his physical style of play, Jackson is one of the more durable players in the NFL. He's yet to miss a game because of injury in his four-year career.

Jackson has been hit a league-high 44 times this season, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley, five more than any other quarterback. He was sacked a season-high four times in last Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions. 

Jackson ranks fourth in the NFL with 251 rushing yards. He's been the focal point of Baltimore's ground game with top running backs J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards out for the season.

The Ravens are set to face the undefeated Denver Broncos on Sunday. Denver ranks second in the NFL in both rushing defense (59.3) and total defense (221.7) and third in passing defense (162.3).

The Ravens hope to have Jackson at full strength for a tough battle between two of the top AFC teams.