Prayers are pouring in for NFL star Lamar Jackson on Wednesday.
The 28-year-old two-time NFL MVP has had an up-and-down 2025 season. Jackson, one of the best quarterbacks in the league, has played in just 11 of his team’s 14 regular season games, due to injury. The former Louisville Cardinals star and Heisman Trophy winner is now dealing with an illness.
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Jackson was sent home on Wednesday, as he deals with an illness. Hopefully, it’s nothing too serious and he’ll be back on the field soon. But Jackson has dealt with flu and cold problems in the past.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 28: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)Patrick Smith/Getty Images
John Harbaugh announced the update for Jackson on Wednesday afternoon.
“Lamar had an illness. He was kept home with a ‘flu’ [like] deal. The [doctor] kept him home today away from the guys,” he said.
The flu can be serious in some cases, though for an NFL player, you have to hope that it’ll only be a one or two-day deal.
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NFL fans praying for Jackson’s recovery
“Just a thought maybe we shouldn’t have our star players at elementary schools washing kids feet during flu season?!?” one fan wrote.
“Noooooo not the yearly Lamar Illness 😭,” one fan added.
“Great the annual Lamar flu,” another fan added.
“Yearly Lamar sickness 🥀,” one fan added.
“Wouldn’t be Ravens season without Lamar getting sick. Someone needs to start slipping vitamins in his drinks or something lol Hope he’s good 🙏🏻,” another fan wrote.
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“He needs a full-body MRI 😭 he is the most sickly healthy person I’ve ever seen,” one fan added.
The Ravens, 7-7 on the year, are set to take on the Patriots on Sunday night. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. E.T.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Dec 17, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.