Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson misses voluntary OTAs under new coach
The Baltimore Ravens began their organized team activities without starting quarterback Lamar Jackson on Tuesday. The two-time MVP was not present for the media-open session, leaving his absence from the voluntary workouts unexplained. New head coach Jesse Minter addressed reporters after practice and described the situation as temporary.
Minter said Jackson had been active in the offseason program before missing Monday and Tuesday sessions. He indicated the quarterback would return soon and kept further details private. The voluntary nature of OTAs means players are not required to attend, though their participation often draws attention.
Jackson has a history of inconsistent attendance at voluntary offseason work throughout his career. The Ravens restructured his contract earlier this year to manage salary-cap space while two years remain on the deal. Baltimore held its first minicamp under Minter in April, and Jackson participated in those sessions.
Head coach Jesse Minter replaced John Harbaugh, who was fired after 18 seasons and later joined the New York Giants. The team ended Tuesday’s practice with a medicine-ball competition between offense and defense designed to simulate pressure situations. Running back Derrick Henry briefly left the field after a knee collision but returned without apparent injury.
