Lamar Jackson Sidelined Again with Illness Ahead of Ravens Training Camp
- Lamar Jackson, the quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, missed practice again due to an illness.
- This incident follows a brief return to practice earlier in the week, where he struggled with his performance.
- His recurring illness has become a concern as he has missed practices due to illness in each of his NFL seasons.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is once again unable to participate in practice due to an illness. The reigning NFL Most Valuable Player did not practice on Friday after making a brief return on Wednesday, where he struggled to perform effectively. The team has stated that Jackson is "undergoing further evaluation and receiving care from our medical team." During his limited appearance on Wednesday, Jackson completed only one pass in team drills and threw an interception before leaving the field midway through practice. Observers noted that he appeared fatigued as he walked off, raising concerns about his health. In Jackson's absence, 38-year-old backup quarterback Josh Johnson took the reins of the first-team offense. This latest setback marks the fourth practice Jackson has missed out of the first five during this year's training camp. His history of illness has been a recurring theme, as he has missed at least one practice due to health issues in each of his first seven NFL seasons. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is expected to address the media following practice, providing updates on Jackson's condition and the team's plans moving forward. Notably, Jackson, at just 27 years old, made history in February by becoming the youngest two-time NFL MVP since the league's merger.