Lamar Jackson Records Career-Low 67 Carries Following 2025 Injury Struggles

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson finished the 2025 season with a career-low 67 rush attempts after missing six games due to various ailments.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson totaled a career-low 67 rush attempts during the 2025 NFL season, a significant drop from his previous seven-year average of 144 carries per year. Jackson started and finished only 11 of 17 games last season, averaging 5.2 carries per contest. This mark represented the first time in his eight-year career that he averaged fewer than eight rushes per game. The dual-threat quarterback, who holds the NFL record for most rushing yards by a signal-caller with 6,522, attributed the statistical decline to a series of physical setbacks that prevented him from playing at his preferred style.

Speaking after a Wednesday joint practice with the Washington Commanders in Owings Mills, Md., Jackson confirmed that he was unable to perform as desired because he was hurt. The string of Lamar Jackson injuries began in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs, where a right hamstring injury forced him to miss the following three games. The health issues persisted through November and December, resulting in Jackson missing one practice per week for four consecutive weeks due to a combination of knee, ankle, and toe injuries. His season concluded with a missed Week 17 matchup in Green Bay caused by a back contusion.

Rushing Milestones and Statistical Shifts

Despite the reduced workload in 2025, Jackson remains 38 attempts away from breaking Cam Newton’s NFL record for the most career carries by a quarterback, currently sitting at 1,081 total attempts. Jackson has already surpassed Michael Vick for the all-time quarterback rushing yardage crown. However, he noted that continuing to run while compromised would have resulted in lost yardage and put the Ravens in a disadvantageous position. During the recent joint session with Washington, Jackson recorded a few scrambles but did not execute any quarterback-driven runs, mirroring his activity levels throughout this summer's training camp.

Coaching Strategy and Offensive Outlook

Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, who previously worked with mobile quarterbacks Taysom Hill in New Orleans and Bo Nix in Denver, indicated that the frequency of designed runs for Jackson will fluctuate. Doyle stated that the volume of these plays depends on weekly defensive matchups and the necessity of keeping the team's most valuable player out of harm's way. The coordinator emphasized the balance between utilizing Jackson’s ability to beat a defense and opting for better play calls that protect his health.

Physical Recovery and Training Camp Performance

Safety Kyle Hamilton observed at the start of training camp that Jackson appeared to have gained speed during the offseason. Jackson, who will turn 30 in five months, continues to focus on winning regardless of his individual rushing totals. While he did not commit to returning to his previous high-volume rushing numbers, he maintained a "whatever it takes to win" mentality. His performance during the joint practice against the Commanders showed he is still capable of taking off when the pocket breaks down, even as the team manages his workload following a year where he missed six starts due to the hamstring, back, and lower-body ailments.