OWINGS MILLS (Md. — Star quarterback Lamar Jackson He is one of a few experienced front-line players being kept out BaltimoreJohn Harbaugh, the coach, said Saturday at Thursday’s preseason opener.
This comes one year after the Ravens lost their running back J.K. Dobbins While only playing in one series of the preseason finale, he sustained a devastating knee injury that ended his season. The team continues to try to lower the chance of injury, as 25 of its players were placed on injured reserve last season. Baltimore has reduced the number of full contact team drills this year at training camp.
Harbaugh also revealed that Harbaugh will not play against four other players in the preseason opening. Tennessee Titans: tight end Mark AndrewsCornerback Marlon Humphrey, outside linebacker Justin Houston Safety Marcus Williams.
Harbaugh stated, “I think it’s possible to sort of extrapolate who will be playing and who won’t.”
Harbaugh declined comment to confirm Jackson will be available for Baltimore’s preseason games. Jackson is currently in negotiations with Harbaugh for a long-term extension.
Jackson participated in the training camp this year and looked sharp. He completed nearly 70% of his passes, and threw only two interceptions.
Jackson has been kept out of the Ravens’ preseason games in the past. Jackson was not able to play in the last two preseason preseason games for 2019, and he missed both of the first two preseason preseason preseason games last season after being tested positive for COVID-19. Jackson took part in just 10 snaps during the preseason last year.
Baltimore will be looking to continue its impressive streak of victories without Jackson. The Ravens have won 20 consecutive preseason games, surpassing the Vince Lombardi-coached team. Green Bay PackersThe Ravens won 19 preseason games consecutively from 1959 to62. The current streak of the Ravens is the longest ever by any team confirmed by Elias Sports Bureau, although the official record is not known. It has been going on since 1995. Baltimore’s preseason last loss was September 3, 2015.