Lamar Jackson’s return from illness has implications far beyond the two-time MVP’s practice time. It also means better opportunities for Baltimore’s stable of young receivers and a stiffer test for a defense that dominated training camp in Jackson’s absence.
Some pass-catchers contribute in training camp by quietly stacking reps, day after day – like WR Sean Ryan – and others stand out with big plays downfield – like WR Isaiah Washington. Both did their part during Monday’s practice: Ryan looked comfortable on a variety of routes down the sideline and across the middle and Washington beat Bump Cooper Jr.