The Baltimore Ravens are prioritizing the health of their star quarterback Lamar Jackson by not playing him in preseason games. Instead, they are focusing on intense practices to prepare him for the regular season. Jackson has not played in the preseason for the last two years but has still managed to lead the Ravens to victories in their season openers. The team believes that their practice regimen is sufficient for Jackson to maintain his performance level without needing game snaps in the preseason.
- Lamar Jackson has not played in the preseason for two consecutive years but has still performed well in season openers.
- The Ravens emphasize practice over preseason games for their starters' preparation.
- Jackson feels confident about his readiness for the upcoming season despite not playing in preseason games.