The Baltimore Ravens hope quarterback Lamar Jackson can return to his old ways.
Last year was a struggle for Jackson as he battled through injuries and saw his team miss the playoffs in the final week. His accuracy dropped, and he ran the ball less, making him look almost human.
Now with the 2025 season behind him, he is getting a fresh start with a new head coach and offensive coordinator. With these changes, the question comes with how he will look in 2026.
Lamar Jackson Hits the Field for Day 1 of Ravens Training Camp
GettyOWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND – JUNE 09: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during Baltimore Ravens Mandatory Minicamp at Under Armour Performance Center on June 09, 2026 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
The first day of training camp is underway for the Ravens. Expectations are usually low since the players are getting back into shape and either learning a new playbook or relearning their previous scheme.
For Jackson, he is getting adjusted to offensive coordinator Declan Doyle’s system, which could be challenging. As Baltimore Sun Ravens reporter Brian Wacker shared, Jackson seemed to be doing just fine.
“Lamar by my account: 10-13 passing. All 3 incompletions hit hands of receivers and Simpson made a nice play breaking one up from Andrews.”
Lamar Jackson is Off to a Great Start to Ravens Training Camp in 2026
GettyARLINGTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 16: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens participates in warmups prior to the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The Ravens have to feel encouraged by seeing their star quarterback putting up a strong first day. This offense is going through a lot of changes, but Jackson stepping in and playing well is great.
One challenge Jackson could face is the number of incompletions he had during the practice. Outside of the one that Wacker said was a good play on defense, drops can’t happen. That will be something the Ravens will have to clean up during the rest of training camp.
Jackson is the key for the Ravens to make the postseason, as they struggled last year without him. He brings the type of weapon this Baltimore team needs with his throwing and passing. The kind of threat he brings to the offense makes the Ravens that much better.
Baltimore’s offense will have a lot that stays the same in 2026, but Doyle is bringing his scheme from the Chicago Bears. The play calls are going to be very different from what it was like with Todd Monken as OC.
The Ravens will need time to learn the offense, but Jackson seems to be a fast learner and is getting back into shape.
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