The NFL has fined the Ravens $100,000 for last week’s violation of injury report, regarding quarterback Lamar Jackson’s practice participation on Friday of last week. The Ravens have accepted their punisment. “It is critical that the Baltimore Ravens always operate with integrity and in full accordance with NFL guidelines,” the team said in a statement. “We clearly made an error …
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Lamar Jackson injury-report issue will prompt teams to revisit their internal procedures
The Baltimore Ravens have potentially stepped in “it.” Or maybe they’ve fallen face first in a field of “it.” Regardless of how “it” plays out, other teams are taking notice. Per multiple sources with different teams, the misadventures that resulted in the Ravens incorrectly listing quarterback Lamar Jackson as a “full” participant in Friday’s practice when he should have been …
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In 1947, the NFL launched the injury report as a way to fight illegal gambling. This week, the NBA’s fresh gambling scandal arising from manipulated legal prop bets makes the NFL’s injury report more important than ever. And, of course, a major problem arose on the day after the prop hit the fan for pro basketball. To summarize, Ravens quarterback …
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