“I’m definitely ready for the season,” Jackson said Monday. “It’s been a great offseason for us, and [I’m] tired of going against my guys.”
Jackson’s not expected to play in Saturday’s preseason finale against Green Bay at Lambeau Field, but the defense he sees Thursday could be an ideal warm-up for Week 1. The Packers, flush with pass-rushing talent, should challenge a remade Ravens offensive line. First-year defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, meanwhile, is known for the kind of creative blitz packages that Jackson has struggled to dissect at points over his career.
“We want to put our best foot forward right out of the gates as much as we can,” coach John Harbaugh said when asked about the value to Jackson of joint practices.