Takeaways and observations from Lamar Jackson's media session at Ravens minicamp
Takeaways and observations from Lamar Jackson's media session at Ravens minicamp Speaking for the first time since the playoff loss in Buffalo five months ago, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson acknowledged he still hasn't gotten over that defeat.
After making a brief appearance during Week 1 of OTAs, Ravens MVP candidate and star quarterback Lamar Jackson was back at the Under Armour Performance Center for Day 1 of the team's mandatory minicamp. Baltimore had perfect attendance on the afternoon, and Tuesday provided the first official opportunity for the Ravens' retooled offense to take the field with Jackson at quarterback, Derrick Henry at running back, and an elite trio at wide receiver and a dynamic duo at tight end.
Jackson met with the media for the first time since the Ravens' playoff loss in Buffalo to the Bills five months ago, and the star quarterback acknowledged he still hasn't gotten over that defeat.
With Jackson and the Ravens set for the final mini-camp practice on Wednesday or Thursday, we're looking at takeaways and analysis from the quarterback's session.
Jackson took the playoff loss to Josh Allen hard
"We're going to bounce back," Jackson said after Tuesday's minicamp practice. "And when we come back, I feel like we're going to have vengeance on our mind."
Jackson still has faith in Mark Andrews
The Ravens' tight end dropped what would have been a game-tying two-point conversion late, which would have tied the game with 1:33 remaining. Jackson and Andrews have been quiet on the topic this off-season, but the quarterback had his tight end's back in a crucial moment.
Jackson on his acting debut
Jackson has multiple layers to his personality, and the MVP candidate took his talents to a Friday night television screen on the biggest of stages. Jackson made his acting debut on an episode of Power Book III: Raising Kanan season 4.
Jackson on Ravens' WR DeAndre Hopkins
Tuesday offered the first opportunity for Jackson and DeAndre Hopkins to share the same field with offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
Jackson had no comment on his contract
Jackson spoke to the media for the first time since the Ravens' AFC divisional round loss and declined to address his contract negotiations with the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore would likely want a new deal with Jackson before the start of next offseason, when his 2026 salary cap figure soars to $74.5 million.
"I never discuss contract situations here," Jackson said. "I don't want to talk about it, if that's OK with you."
Jackson wants Jaire Alexander
Jackson would speak on the Ravens potentially acquiring his former college teammate, and All-Pro cornerback, Jaire Alexander. Jackson said he has spoken with Alexander, who was a teammate at Louisville.
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