Former Raiders CEO Amy Trask calls out NFL decision after Ravens fined for Lamar Jackson injury report issue

When Lamar Jackson’s practice status was changed days before a game for the Baltimore Ravens, the league took notice. On October 31, 2025, the NFL fined the Ravens $100,000 for misreporting Jackson’s Friday practice participation ahead of their game against the Chicago Bears.

Former Las Vegas Raiders CEO Amy Trask weighed in. “The moment I heard about this issue, my immediate thought was they made a mistake,” she wrote on social media. Her comment came amid scrutiny of Jackson’s status: the Ravens originally listed him as a full participant in practice, then changed to limited participation and ruled him out of the Sunday game in Chicago after he struggled with a hamstring injury.

Amy Trask on Lamar Jackson’s injury-report error

Amy Trask, who led the Raiders as CEO from 1987 to 2013, has been outspoken about league compliance over the years. In her X (formerly Twitter) post, Trask said the situation looked like a simple error rather than a calculated rule-break. She wrote: “They made a mistake.” The Ravens’ violation stemmed from listing Jackson as fully participating when in fact he was limited to scout-team reps during Friday practice.

Trask’s perspective reflects her belief that transparency in reporting matters hugely for trust in the league. The Ravens admitted the mistake and accepted the fine without appeal.

Lamar Jackson injury report timeline and what led to the Ravens’ fine

Here’s what unfolded: On Friday, October 24, 2025, Jackson was listed as a full participant in the Ravens’ practice. The next day, October 25, Baltimore retroactively changed the listing to “limited” and then ruled Jackson out of the game vs. the Bears due to a hamstring injury. The league flagged the discrepancy because NFL rules state that even if a player is present but only running scout-team reps due to injury, the team must list him as “limited” not “full.” The Ravens’ initial reporting triggered an investigation. Also Read: Travis Kelce Vs Jason Kelce Net Worth In 2025: Who Is Richer, NFL Career Endorsements And MoreAfter reviewing, the NFL determined the violation was due to negligence, not an attempt to gain a competitive edge. Therefore the penalty was a fine rather than draft-pick losses or suspensions. Jackson later returned from injury and threw four touchdown passes in a 28-6 win over the Miami Dolphins. Trask’s comment helped frame the incident, a mishandled injury report rather than something more sinister. Her take highlights how even high-profile players like Jackson and institutions like the Ravens must adhere to the league’s strict rules.