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Lamar Jackson, Rookie Elijah Sarratt Show Deep-Ball Chemistry at Ravens Minicamp

Coaches say the early completions could indicate growing trust on downfield throws and support the offense’s push for more vertical balance under new coordinator Declan Doyle.

Overview

  • The Ravens released video of Lamar Jackson connecting on multiple deep throws to rookie Elijah Sarratt during mandatory minicamp practice, with the standout play coming on Tuesday when Jackson hit Sarratt down the right sideline in a roughly 45-yard throw into a tight window against cornerback Marquise Robinson.
  • Sarratt’s contested catches highlighted his size and catch radius and gave him expanded first‑team reps because veterans Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman were absent from the session.
  • Third‑round pick Ja'Kobi Lane also took advantage of extra reps, logging short and intermediate catches as the rookie group rotated through seven‑on‑seven and 11‑on‑11 work.
  • Reporters and coaches urged caution about reading too much into non‑contact minicamp plays, noting these were early installation reps and that padded practices and training camp will better reveal regular‑season roles.
  • The completions fit a broader offseason theme, with new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle installing concepts that add vertical options to Lamar Jackson’s game and potentially create clearer opportunities for rookie receivers if they sustain production in contact drills.