Overview
- The Ravens held a media-open OTA session on Tuesday when franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson was not on the field, a voluntary workout that drew attention because it was the first OTA open to reporters.
- Head coach Jesse Minter said Jackson has been a leader in the offseason program, that he knows when Jackson will return, and that the specifics of the absence are private between them.
- With Jackson off the field, backup quarterbacks received extra reps and the club continued installing new offensive concepts from coordinator Declan Doyle to prepare for the 2026 season.
- The absence intensified public scrutiny because Jackson missed games in 2025, the team went 8-9, and his contract was restructured rather than extended, but team sources and reporters say there is no internal uncertainty.
- Ravens insider Jeff Zrebiec reported that Jackson notified Minter he would miss the opening OTAs for a personal matter and gave a return date, and coaches confirmed they are in regular communication with him.