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Ravens' Derrick Henry Knee Scare Amid Minter’s First OTA

5/21/2026

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Derrick Henry Injury

Derrick Henry (running back) suffered a knee scare during the Ravens’ OTA practice on May 19, 2026.
Jesse Minter (head coach) began his first season after replacing John Harbaugh.
Tyler Loop (kicker) went 6-for-6 on attempts, including a 63-yard kick, while Robert Longerbeam (cornerback) and T.J. Tampa (cornerback) each recorded an interception.
Lamar Jackson (quarterback) and Kyle Hamilton (safety) missed the OTA, expected to return soon.

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Jackson Skips OTA

Lamar Jackson told Jesse Minter he will miss the first two OTA sessions for a personal matter, giving a return date.
Jesse Minter confirmed he knows Lamar Jackson’s schedule and will keep it private, while the Ravens’ offseason attendance stays elite with players present daily despite the quarterback’s brief absence.
Jeff Zrebiec noted cultural shifts under Jesse Minter as Rashad Bateman missed practice and Teddy Buchanan was limited by injuries.

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Minter Sparks Contest

Coach Jesse Minter ended Tuesday’s OTA with a medicine-ball throwing contest to spark competition.
Elijah Sarratt out-threw Chandler Rivers in the first round, giving offense an early win.
Vega Ioane edged Zion Young in the final round, clinching the victory.
Losers performed push-ups after each round following a two-minute plank drill earlier in the week.
Ja’Kobi Lane celebrated the contest’s end with a backflip, showing high team energy.

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Derrick Henry Injury

Derrick Henry (running back) suffered a knee scare during the Ravens’ OTA practice on May 19, 2026.
Jesse Minter (head coach) began his first season after replacing John Harbaugh.
Tyler Loop (kicker) went 6-for-6 on attempts, including a 63-yard kick, while Robert Longerbeam (cornerback) and T.J. Tampa (cornerback) each recorded an interception.
Lamar Jackson (quarterback) and Kyle Hamilton (safety) missed the OTA, expected to return soon.

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