Lamar Jackson was on the field Wednesday, but the Ravens didn’t ask him to do everything.
As Baltimore started its Week 4 prep for Tennessee, Jackson worked in a limited capacity while the team took a cautious approach with its quarterback. Head coach Jesse Minter made clear the reduced workload was about managing Jackson, not keeping him out.
"Lamar was at practice."
That’s the key detail for the Ravens, who are trying to keep their quarterback fresh as the season moves forward. Baltimore sits at 2-1 and will face a Titans team that enters Week 4 at 0-3.
Jackson’s recent form only underscores why the Ravens are being careful. In Baltimore’s 34-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil, he completed 15 of 20 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for 50 yards.
Through three games, Jackson has been sharp. He’s 53 of 76 for 745 yards, four touchdowns and one interception, and he’s added 124 rushing yards and a rushing score.
That production matters even more given the state of Baltimore’s offensive line. Center Jovaughn Gwyn is now expected to miss two to three months after fracturing his fibula against Dallas, and Ethan Pocic is also dealing with a long-term knee injury.
With those injuries piling up, the Ravens have every reason to protect Jackson’s body where they can. He’s too important to the offense, and his running ability adds another layer to the workload conversation.
Baltimore will get another look at him before Sunday. His participation over the next few days should reveal more about how the team is handling things, but for now the main takeaway is simple: Jackson was out there Wednesday, and the Ravens are focused on having him ready for the Titans.
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