Lamar Jackson was absent from a voluntary practice for the Baltimore Ravens, and that usually raises eyebrows.

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens enter the 2026 season with growing expectations after analysts projected the team to improve its win-loss record following the NFL schedule release. Baltimore remains viewed as one of the AFC’s strongest contenders as the organization looks to build on another playoff-caliber campaign.

But for the franchise to be in the mix, they have to return to the postseason, and Lamar Jackson will be central to it.  So, what can we expect from the Ravens in 2026? DraftKings has the over/under set at 11.

Andrew Siciliano & The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec discuss Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson attending voluntary offseason workouts this April. Normally, this would be a non-story, but Jackson missed 8 of 9 voluntary practices last spring under former coach ...

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The Baltimore Ravens are one of the teams that have a lot of pressure on them to have a great 2026 season. After missing the playoffs last season, now Jesse Minter takes over as head coach from John Harbaugh,

At $52 million per season, some would argue that Jackson is underpaid relative to his counterparts. Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow and Buffalo’s Josh Allen both make $55 million annually, and Jackson should be on pace to surpass that number with his next deal.