Ravens rule QB Lamar Jackson out vs. Texans
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Cooper Rush is back in a familiar role. He signed on to back up Lamar Jackson. He will start for the injured Jackson on Sunday. Rush started eight games for Dak Prescott in Dallas last season before leaving for Baltimore,
As for the Cardinals, their running back contingency plan is being tested. James Conner is out for the year, which opened the door for second-year back Trey Benson. Unfortunately for the Cards, Benson injured his ankle last week, so Michael Carter and Emari Demercado are expected to get the bulk of the touches out of the backfield moving forward.
No, Lamar Jackson is not out for the season. A viral post on Instagram says that is the case and credits it to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, but Jackson being out for the season with a torn ACL is fake news.