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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Not in line to play in preseason opener
Coach Jesse Minter noted Tuesday that Lamar Jackson and other key starters won't play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Eagles, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.There's little to gain by putting Jackson in harms way during the preseason, and there's a pretty solid chance he'll be held out of the team's other two exhibition contests as well. Tyler Huntley, Skylar Thompson (undisclosed) and Joe Fagnano are candidates to lead the offense this weekend against the Eagles.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Working closely with rookie Lane
Lamar Jackson and rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane have quickly built chemistry throughout training camp, Clifton Brown of the Baltimore Ravens' official site reports.Lane has been one of the biggest standouts through the first two weeks of training camp, and he showcased his talents Sunday with several big plays in team drills. He was in constant communication with Jackson between plays, and it looks like the Ravens' franchise quarterback views the rookie wideout as an integral piece to the offense. Zay Flowers is considered day-to-day due to a quad contusion, so Jackson will be working more closely with Lane, Rashod Bateman and Devontez Walker over the next few practices until Flowers is cleared to return. Jackson struggled through multiple injuries last year and started in only 13 regular-season games, completing 63.6 percent of his passes for 2,549 yards, 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions while turning 67 carries into 349 yards and two scores.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Rushing approach this season TBD
When asked earlier this week whether he would continue to run less this coming season after logging a career-low 67 rushing attempts through 13 regular-season games in 2025, Lamar Jackson was noncommittal, Jamison Hensley of ESPN reports.On that topic, Jackson indicated "whatever it takes to win. So whether I'm running less or running more, it's whatever it takes to win." It's worth noting that various injuries throughout the 2025 campaign affected the star QB's practice participation, including a hamstring issue that cropped up in Week 3 and led to Jackson missing three contests. Now that he's had the offseason to heal up, a healthy Jackson, in general, profiles as a bounce-back candidate in 2026, with a return to triple-digit carries plausible in the absence of injury setbacks. While Jackson declined to elaborate on how talks regarding a possible contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens were going, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic relays the 29-year-old signal caller maintains he wants to remain with the franchise for the foreseeable future. "I love this organization. I love this city," Jackson said. "This is the team that drafted me, got a lot of love for me and I got a lot of love for this city and the team as well." Meanwhile, the two-time MVP has been a regular at Baltimore's voluntary offseason workout program, with an eye toward gaining familiarity with a new offensive scheme/system being implemented by the team's incoming coaching staff.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Reports to OTAs
Lamar Jackson is present Tuesday for the second week of voluntary OTAs, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.Jackson missed the first week of voluntary OTAs, but he was at the team facility for part of April to get his playbook and start the offensive install under new coordinator/playcaller Declan Doyle. Head coach Jesse Minter downplayed any concerns about Jackson missing the three OTA sessions last week, telling reporters that the QB "had a couple things going on" and "has been one of our leaders of the offseason program," per Ryan Mink of BaltimoreRavens.com.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Agrees to contract restructure
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are in agreement on a restructured contract to add $40 million of cap space for 2026, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Some of that cap space will go to DE Trey Hendrickson, who agreed to a four-year contract with the Ravens shortly after they backed out of a trade for Raiders DE Maxx Crosby (knee). The series of events hasn't made Baltimore popular around the league, but it could work out well for Jackson if the Ravens now keep the 14th overall pick and use it on a blocker or pass catcher. Either way, a contract restructure gives the team more flexibility in the absence of an extension (which may still come later this offseason).
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Extension talks underway
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said Tuesday that he's confident a new contract extension with Lamar Jackson will be finalized this offseason, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Jackson signed a five-year, $260 million extension in April 2023, but with his cap hit set to jump to $74.5 million for 2026 and 2027, a new deal to lower that number is a priority for Baltimore. After his career year in 2024, Jackson encountered multiple hurdles in 2025, most notably missing four regular-season games due to injury. He finished the year with a lackluster 2,549 passing yards, 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions after throwing for over 4,000 yards and a 41:4 TD:INT the year prior, while also having his rushing totals decline to just 349 yards and two scores on 67 carries.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Throws three TDs in crushing loss
Lamar Jackson (back) completed 11 of 18 pass attempts for 238 yards, three touchdowns and one interception while taking four carries for nine yards in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Steelers.Jackson performed valiantly after returning from a one-game absence due to injury, throwing three touchdown passes to give his team a shot at victory and the AFC North title on Sunday Night Football. Unfortunately for Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, his effort fell in vain after Tyler Loop shanked the potential game-winning field goal as time expired in regulation. Injuries plagued the dual-threat superstar's 2025 season, and he produced pedestrian passing totals (2,549 yards, 21 TDs and seven INTs) across 13 starts. The biggest drop in production came in the rushing department, as Jackson finished the campaign with a career-worst 67-349-2 rushing line. The 28-year-old remains under contract with Baltimore in 2026 and will look to return to his MVP form following an offseason of rest and recuperation.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Another full practice, set to play
Lamar Jackson (back) practiced fully Thursday.Jackson, who was inactive Week 17 due to a back contusion, now has logged consecutive full practices, and when asked whether he'd be available to start in Sunday night's regular-season finale against the Steelers, the QB left little doubt that he plans to play, noting that he will "100 percent" be out there Week 18. Meanwhile, Jackson, who indicated Thursday that he feels "great" at this stage, plans to use extra padding to protect his back this weekend in a game in which the AFC North title is on the line, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Practicing again Thursday
Lamar Jackson (back) was present for Thursday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.After logging a full practice Wednesday, Jackson's presence for Thursday's session has him tracking toward returning to the starting lineup Sunday night against the Steelers. On Wednesday, coach John Harbaugh told Hensley that he was "very optimistic" about Jackson playing this weekend, and if the QB is officially deemed a full participant once again Thursday, he'd presumably be in line to head into the weekend without a Week 18 injury designation.
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Optimism after full practice
Lamar Jackson (back) practiced fully Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.In doing so, coach John Harbaugh indicated that Jackson, who was inactive in Week 17 due to a back contusion, "looked good," while adding that the QB is looking at utilizing extra protection for his back. As for Jackson's status for Sunday night's game against the Steelers, Harbaugh said that he's "optimistic" that the signal caller will be available. With that in mind, despite Jackson's full participation Wednesday, his situation is worth monitoring at least until Friday's final injury report reveals whether he carries an injury designation into the weekend.
Lamar Jackson
#8 QB / Baltimore Ravens / EXP: 9YRS Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 lb Age: 29 College: Louisville Bye 13Fantasy Points by Week
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