Lamar Jackson absent from Ravens OTA as new coach Jesse Minter downplays voluntary practice skip
Lamar Jackson was absent from the Baltimore Ravens' organized team activities, raising questions about his participation. New head coach Jesse Minter downplayed the absence, indicating that Jackson had personal matters to attend to but expected him back soon. Jackson's attendance at voluntary practices has been inconsistent throughout his career, and his contract situation remains a topic of discussion.
- ▪Lamar Jackson missed the Ravens' organized team activities, but coach Jesse Minter expects him to return soon.
- ▪Minter emphasized that Jackson has been a leader during the offseason program despite his absence.
- ▪Jackson's attendance at voluntary practices has been inconsistent, which has drawn criticism in the past.
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Sports Lamar Jackson absent from Ravens OTA as new coach Jesse Minter downplays voluntary practice skip Minter expects Jackson back soon, cites ‘great conversations’ with QB By Chantz Martin Fox News Published May 19, 2026 8:24pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Will Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson win a Super Bowl with their new head coaches? | The Herd Both Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen received new head coaches this offseason: Jesse Minter and Joe Brady respectively. Colin Cowherd asks if either QB can win a Super Bowl with their new head coach. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Baltimore Ravens were without their two-time NFL MVP quarterback when Tuesday’s organized team activities (OTAs) began.
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