Lamar Jackson enters the NFL season under pressure with new coaching staff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson begins the 2026 NFL season facing scrutiny following an injury-plagued campaign last year. Jackson heads into a Week 1 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts under the direction of new head coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. The two-time MVP struggled with decreased mobility and a lower completion percentage during the previous season, which saw the team miss the playoffs. Jackson currently has two years remaining on his contract and is working to integrate into a new offensive system. Defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike and receiver Zay Flowers were both limited in recent practice due to injuries. Meanwhile, the team continues to await the outcome of an NFL investigation regarding an arrest involving Rashod Bateman.
- •Lamar Jackson enters the season after a 2025 campaign marked by injuries and career-low rushing yardage.
- •Jesse Minter serves as the new head coach for Baltimore, with Declan Doyle installed as offensive coordinator.
- •The Ravens open the regular season this Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts.
- •Nnamdi Madubuike and Zay Flowers were listed as limited in practice due to injury.
- •The team is currently monitoring an NFL investigation into Rashod Bateman regarding a June arrest.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Lamar Jackson will be under a microscope again as he tries to rebound from a nightmarish 2025
"Of all the top quarterbacks in Week 1, Lamar Jackson might be under the most scrutiny. “I believe we have a lot in store,” Jackson said. It's no exaggeration to suggest last season was the worst of Jackson's pro career.
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