Ben Cleveland

Jackson's absence puts extra spotlight on Ravens backups

BALTIMORE (AP) — It goes without saying that if Lamar Jackson misses any significant time this season, the Baltimore Ravens will have all sorts of challenges on their hands. With the star quarterback out at the beginning of training camp because of a positive COVID-19 test, the Ravens are now getting more of a look at who might replace Jackson in the event of an absence down the road. Baltimore's backups — Trace McSorley, Robert Griffin III, and Tyler Huntley — combined to attempt only 29 passes