Jamison Hensley explains how Lamar Jackson's success is tied to the performance of his offensive line. (1:24).OWINGS MILLS (Md. Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens' quarterback, returned to the practice fields Saturday for his first practice as a full-team member of training camp.Jackson was not able to attend the 10 previous days of camp. This is the NFL's rule for unvaccinated athletes who have received a positive test. After undergoing testing at the team facility, the former NFL MVP was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 roster on Friday.Jackson's return is seven days before the Ravens' preseason opening and five weeks before the regular-season opener at Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 13.Greg Roman, Ravens' offensive coordinator, said this week that Jackson is still in good shape and there is plenty of time. The most important thing is to get Jackson healthy, correct him and get him in a good place.Jackson was positive for coronavirus for the second time in eight weeks. On Wednesday, Maryland Governor. Larry Hogan encouraged Jackson to get vaccinated. Gus Edwards (running back for the Ravens) was the only other player who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 roster this year. He returned on Friday.Jackson missed the first eight practices as a full-team player and is now looking to build chemistry with his new receivers, and an improved offensive line. The NFL's No. 32 passing attack, Baltimore added Sammy Watkins wide receiver and Kevin Zeitler guard in free agency. Rashod Bateman wide receiver was drafted in the first round.Roman said that the team has a plan to get Jackson up to speed with the rest.Roman stated, "The train has already left station." It's going be a bit of a game. "We're keeping on schedule, but there are certain things that we must hit. We'll do it. It's very real."Jackson's return is crucial for the Ravens offense, which has struggled against the defense this week. Trace McSorley, Tyler Huntley, and backup quarterback Trace McSorley were constantly under pressure. Huntley was also picked off three times Wednesday.Even Jackson is back, the Ravens offense isn't at its full potential. Ronnie Stanley, offensive tackle, and Nick Boyle, tight end (ankle), are both on the physically unable perform list. Multiple injuries have prevented wide receivers Bateman (abdominal), Marquise Brown (hamstring), Miles Boykin and Zeitler (foot), from participating in practices this week.Jackson will not speak with reporters following practice.
