Full Breakdown
Lamar Jackson Skips Second Ravens OTA Practice
5/20/2026, 1:07:48 AM
Core Event: Absence from Day-2 OTA
Quarterback Lamar Jackson did not participate in the Baltimore Ravens’ second organized team activity (OTA) practice on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The voluntary session, the first OTA open to media, was held at the team’s Baltimore training facility. No visual evidence of Jackson’s presence was released.
Context and Personnel
Jackson’s contract provides a $750,000 workout bonus each year, payable only if he attends at least 80 % of offseason activities; he waived the bonus for 2024 and 2025, forfeiting $1.5 million. The 2026 offseason is his first under head coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Backup quarterbacks Tyler Huntley, Skylar Thompson, Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano received extra reps during the practice.
Attendance Data and Missing Players
In addition to Jackson, the session lacked safety Kyle Hamilton, cornerback Marlon Humphrey, defensive lineman Travis Jones, wide receiver Rashod Bateman, defensive lineman Calais Campbell, outside linebacker Adisa Isaac, cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, defensive tackle John Jenkins, and injured players Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) and Teddye Buchanan (knee).
Official Statements on OTA Participation
Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle said the team expects players to attend OTAs despite their voluntary status, linking participation to the organization’s championship standards. He emphasized that achieving those standards requires work, collaboration, and early relationship building with coaches and teammates. The Ravens indicated they will monitor attendance as they transition to mandatory minicamp.
Media Criticism and Opposition
Media outlets highlighted Jackson’s absence, noting it mirrors earlier criticism he faced for skipping voluntary sessions under former coach John Harbaugh. Commentators questioned whether his participation aligns with the team’s stated championship ambitions.
On-the-Ground Reporting
Reporters at the facility confirmed Jackson’s non-attendance, and the Ravens posted no images of him from Monday’s closed practice. A Twitter user, Brian Wacker, posted “No Lamar Jackson at #Ravens OTAs.”
Conflicting Reports About Monday Attendance
The team did not confirm whether Jackson attended the first OTA on Monday; no visual evidence was released, leaving his participation on that day uncertain.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We would expect them to be here, and certainly, it is voluntary,” — Declan Doyle, Offensive Coordinator, Baltimore Ravens
- “But if you want to say that you’re going to win a championship — [and if] you want to say that you have championship standards, and those are your goals and your expectations — certainly, that’s going to take work, that’s going to take collaboration, and that’s going to take the beginning of building the relationship with their coaches [and] other players starting off this next regime on the right foot.” — Declan Doyle, Offensive Coordinator, Baltimore Ravens
- “Jackson has a $750,000 workout bonus tied to his attendance for at least 80 percent of the offseason program.” — Baltimore Ravens, Contract Terms
What’s Next
Jackson is expected to report for the mandatory minicamp later this summer, where his attendance will determine eligibility for the $750,000 workout bonus and influence the Ravens’ preparation for the 2026 season.
