Lamar Jackson made his training camp debut on Wednesday, but the reigning NFL MVP barely stayed for an hour.
After missing the first three days of Baltimore Ravens training camp, Jackson departed the field halfway through Wednesday’s practice. He seemed tired as he walked across the field and into the team building, and he was not feeling well, according to one source.
Jackson did not look like himself on his first workout back. He shared plays with backup Josh Johnson, tossing one completion in team drills and one interception. He was intercepted by Marlon Humphrey on an overthrown pass.
“We are going to work him back in, for sure,” Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken said, smiling. “I realize I’m acting like a smartass. You’ll need to ask him how he feels. But he excelled in meetings. When we got on the field at the start of practice, he indicated he felt terrific.”
The Ravens have already dealt with Jackson’s illness. Jackson has missed at least one practice during each of his seven NFL seasons due to illness.
Monken said that the offense isn’t playing catch-up without Jackson.
“We had all offseason, and Lamar was part of that,” Monken recalled. “It is fantastic to have him back today, but I do not feel behind. We did not stop. We’re still working through the installation.”
The Ravens’ first off day of camp is Thursday.
Why is Lamar Jackson missing practice?
Lamar Jackson returned to the field at Ravens training camp after missing the first three sessions due to sickness. Jackson was sent home on Sunday before practice and was unable to practice on Monday or Tuesday due to illness. “I’m sure he’s closer to getting out there than he was,” head coach John Harbaugh said on Tuesday.
How many games has Lamar Jackson missed due to illness?
Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback, has missed nine games over the previous two years.
What is Lamar Jackson famous for?
Lamar Jackson (born January 7, 1997 in Pompano Beach, Florida, USA) is an American professional gridiron football player who is regarded as one of the finest dual-threat (rushing and throwing) quarterbacks in National Football League (NFL) history.
