Lamar Jackson praises Ravens rookies after Week 2 of OTAs

The Ravens invested heavily in offense during the 2026 NFL Draft, and quarterback Lamar Jackson has liked what he’s seen so far from the team’s newest additions. Baltimore added multiple pass catchers this offseason, including wide receivers Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt, along with tight ends Matt Hibner and Josh Cuevas. While Jackson’s on-field work with the rookies is still limited, he said the early returns have been encouraging.

“This is my first week really working with those guys. So, it’s been pretty smooth. I felt like we did a great job with bringing new guys in, new additions to what we need. So, it has been smooth so far.”

“This is my first week really working with those guys. So, it’s been pretty smooth. I felt like we did a great job with bringing new guys in, new additions to what we need. So, it has been smooth so far.”

Jackson also praised the young receiving group after watching them in practice.

“Those are looking smooth. They are running great routes, catching the ball great.”

“Those are looking smooth. They are running great routes, catching the ball great.”

At the same time, the veteran quarterback cautioned against drawing major conclusions from spring practices.

“It always looks good during OTAs. You can’t really tell what’s going on until the season actually comes, and we are actually in a real game.”

“It always looks good during OTAs. You can’t really tell what’s going on until the season actually comes, and we are actually in a real game.”

Jackson added that he prefers to evaluate players when the games count.

“I can never grade a guy from workouts in the offseason or during camp or stuff like that. I’ll wait til the season’s going.”

“I can never grade a guy from workouts in the offseason or during camp or stuff like that. I’ll wait til the season’s going.”

For now, however, Baltimore’s young offensive additions appear to be making a positive first impression on their franchise quarterback.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Lamar Jackson praises Ravens rookies after Week 2 of OTAs