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Ravens Coach John Harbaugh Defends Not Playing Lamar Jackson in Preseason

The Ravens’ two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson has not played in any preseason games over the past 3 years and that’s just fine with coach John Harbaugh.
Ravens Coach John Harbaugh Defends Not Playing Lamar Jackson in Preseason
Quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) of the Baltimore Ravens drops back to pass while being pressured by defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (98) of the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 28, 2024. Rob Carr/Getty Images
Todd Karpovich
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Ravens coach John Harbaugh is not risking injuries with his two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson.

That’s why Jackson has not played in any preseason games over the past three years. Harbaugh wants to ensure that Jackson is fully healthy for the regular season. The Ravens have a particularly tough challenge this season when they play in the NFL opener against Super Bowl champion the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 5.

Todd Karpovich
Todd Karpovich
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In addition to the Epoch Times, Todd Karpovich is a freelance contributor to the Associated Press, The Sporting News, Baltimore Sun, and PressBox, among other media outlets nationwide, including the Boston Globe, Dallas Morning News, and Chicago Tribune. He is the author or co-author of six non-fiction books.