The Baltimore Ravens will host the Philadelphia Eagles in Saturday night's preseason opener, providing the first look at Jesse Minter's team against an NFL opponent.
Whether Lamar Jackson will be part of that debut remains uncertain.
Minter hasn't announced a plan for Jackson or Baltimore's other established starters. The decision presents an interesting debate because the Ravens are installing a new offense under coordinator Declan Doyle while adjusting to a new coaching staff. Jackson would benefit from facing an unfamiliar defense. Baltimore must weigh those potential gains against the obvious risk of injury to its franchise quarterback from playing in an exhibition game.
Jackson's last preseason appearance came in 2021. The Ravens have become increasingly cautious with their most important players, preferring to generate competitive work during training camp and joint practices.
Baltimore has three joint practices scheduled later this summer. The Ravens will work against the Minnesota Vikings before the second preseason game and host the Washington Commanders ahead of the finale. Those sessions can provide Jackson with game-like repetitions in a more controlled environment. According to Baltimore's official website, joint practices are one reason most starters could remain sidelined until Week 1.
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Whether Lamar Jackson will be part of that debut remains uncertain.
Minter hasn't announced a plan for Jackson or Baltimore's other established starters. The decision presents an interesting debate because the Ravens are installing a new offense under coordinator Declan Doyle while adjusting to a new coaching staff. Jackson would benefit from facing an unfamiliar defense. Baltimore must weigh those potential gains against the obvious risk of injury to its franchise quarterback from playing in an exhibition game.
Jackson's last preseason appearance came in 2021. The Ravens have become increasingly cautious with their most important players, preferring to generate competitive work during training camp and joint practices.
Baltimore has three joint practices scheduled later this summer. The Ravens will work against the Minnesota Vikings before the second preseason game and host the Washington Commanders ahead of the finale. Those sessions can provide Jackson with game-like repetitions in a more controlled environment. According to Baltimore's official website, joint practices are one reason most starters could remain sidelined until Week 1.
#jackson #preseason
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