Ravens' Lamar Jackson Out for Practice, Sent Home from Training Camp with Illness

Lamar Jackson's first official practice of training camp came to a premature end.

The team announced that the two-time MVP was not practicing with the team on Sunday and was "sent home with an illness."

Jackson had reported to training camp on June 15 alongside the other quarterbacks and injured veterans. Josh Johnson stepped into the first-team role in Jackson's absence.

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While Jackson's illness likely won't impact the Ravens 2024 season, his health is vital to the team's contention chances.

Baltimore went 13-4 and earned the No. 1 seed in the AFC in 2023. It would advance to the Conference Championship before falling to the Kansas City Chiefs in that round.

Jackson had a spectacular 2023 season, throwing for 3,678 yards with 24 touchdowns and just seven interceptions while adding a team-leading 821 rushing yards and five touchdowns. He would earn his second MVP for his efforts.

Baltimore has high expectations once again in 2024 and Jackson will continue to carry a significant load of expectations. With this in mind, keeping him as healthy as possible will be very important for the Ravens.