Ravens Rule Out Lamar Jackson and Trey Hendrickson

Baltimore will be without quarterback Lamar Jackson and outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson when the Ravens visit the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night. Head coach Jesse Minter ruled out both players because of injuries, leaving Tyler Huntley to lead the offense and forcing the team to adjust its lineup for the Week 5 matchup.

Jackson has not practiced this week while recovering from an ankle injury that forced him to miss the second half of Baltimore's victory over the Tennessee Titans last week. Hendrickson also remains sidelined after undergoing a procedure for a finger injury last week, according to the Ravens' official team report.

Huntley will take over as Baltimore's starting quarterback in Jackson's absence. The Ravens won both games in which Huntley started last season, providing the team with an established alternative as it prepares for Atlanta.

Minter expressed confidence in the backup quarterback ahead of Sunday's contest.

"Again, we've got a ton of confidence in 'Snoop,'" Minter said.

The coach, referring to Huntley by his nickname, emphasized his ability to perform and the team's enthusiasm about his opportunity to start.

"He can play really well. I think everybody on the team is excited to see that."

Huntley's previous starts provide Baltimore with experience to draw on while Jackson continues his recovery. However, the team will enter the Falcons game without its regular starting quarterback and Hendrickson, who has yet to resume practice following his procedure.

On the defensive side, cornerback Marlon Humphrey returned to practice Friday after dealing with hamstring and calf issues. His participation was an encouraging development for Baltimore, although his availability for the game in Atlanta remained uncertain in the team's update.

Center Cam Jurgens will not make his Ravens debut until next week because he remains in concussion protocol. Defensive lineman Calais Campbell, who had received a scheduled rest day earlier in the week, was the only other player absent during the early portion of practice.