Lamar Jackson misses Ravens' training camp practice
Lamar Jackson skipped Ravens practice on Monday, but it has nothing to do with his ongoing negotiations for a massive contract extension.
According to ESPN's Jamison Hensley, Jackson had a pre-planned personal reason for not being in attendance.
With Jackson out ahead of Tuesday's joint practice with the Colts, it'll allow Devin Leary more snaps, while Cooper Rush will work with the first-team Ravens offense. Jackson has been a standout at training camp and dazzled fans with several deep throws in Sunday's open practice at M&T Bank Stadium.
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