As the Baltimore Ravens became the first team to report for offseason workouts Monday, two-time NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson was front and center.
Participation is voluntary and there was some question about whether the veteran quarterback would report as the two sides work on a contract extension.
The Ravens posted a short video of Jackson’s arrival at the Under Armour Performance Center on social media.
Jackson’s presence was important as Baltimore begins its first offseason under new head coach Jesse Minter and new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle.
“I just think that he’s excited for us to connect, for us to build a relationship, for us to trust each other, for us to be able to talk through things,” Minter said of Jackson at the NFL owners meetings last week in Phoenix.
“You don’t become the level of player that he has without a great work ethic, without being a great teammate, and without being a leader. I am just excited for him to continue to grow, evolve, and become an even better version of Lamar.”
Jackson, 29, and the Ravens missed the playoffs last season under longtime coach John Harbaugh. He passed for 2,549 yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 13 starts (6-7 record), adding 349 yards and two scores on the ground.
