Lamar Jackson reveals he battled injuries most of last season
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Most didn't need the Baltimore Ravens or Lamar Jackson to confirm this, but this team's best chance at success comes with its QB1 on the field. Priority number one, regardless of how good this Jesse Minter-led defense becomes, has to be keeping the two-time MVP on the field and healthy.
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Baltimore's championship hopes go exactly as far as their franchise quarterback can carry them. That has been the case for quite some time. That won't change this coming season. Fingers are crossed that Jackson stays upright. Injuries were part of last year's story, and it sounds like they plagued him for longer than many expected.
Lamar Jackson says injuries lingered throughout most of 2025
Speaking with the media for the first time since the regular season ended, Jackson offered a revealing glimpse into just how physically demanding last year became behind the scenes. He admitted to spending most of last season managing injuries. The problems seemingly began much earlier than many realized, Week 3 vs. the Detroit Lions, to be exact. Things apparently worsened the following week in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, when he attempted a move and aggravated the issue further.
Lamar Jackson says injury concerns began during the Week 3 game vs. the Lions, and they pretty much continued for the remainder of the regular season.. pic.twitter.com/pPvKJZh7CL
— Geoffrey A Knox 'GQ' (@GQ_4_Eva) May 27, 2026
From there, according to Jackson, he essentially dealt with injuries for the remainder of the season. That's significant. The scary part for opposing defenses is this: even while battling physical limitations, Jackson still looked like one of the NFL's most dangerous offensive players at various points throughout the year.
That speaks both to his talent and his toughness. It also reinforces something the Ravens absolutely cannot ignore moving forward. Keeping Lamar Jackson healthy has to remain the number one priority.
That responsibility doesn't fall solely on Jackson either. Baltimore's offensive line, coaching staff, play-calling philosophy, and overall roster construction all factor into protecting the franchise's most valuable asset. The Ravens are clearly aware of that reality, which helps explain why there has already been so much discussion surrounding offensive adjustments under new coordinator Declan Doyle.
Jackson's OTA attendance now makes even more sense, too. With Jesse Minter leading the organization, Doyle installing a new offense, and several young pass catchers joining the roster, Baltimore's quarterback clearly believes this offseason matters. A healthy Lamar Jackson learning a new system while fully engaged with teammates feels like an encouraging development for a team attempting to rebound from a disappointing season.
The Ravens didn't get a fully healthy Lamar Jackson for much of 2025. If they do in 2026, the rest of the AFC may have a much bigger problem on its hands, and that has to be music to the ears of Ravens fans everywhere.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Lamar Jackson reveals he battled injuries most of last season