After contracting COVID-19 the second time in eight month, Lamar Jackson said he would talk to his doctors and team about the vaccine. (0:37).OWINGS MILLS (Md. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens quarterback, was not willing to commit to getting vaccinated following being infected by COVID-19 twice within the last eight months. He said it was a personal decision.Jackson stated that he had just been removed from the COVID List after Monday's practice, when Jackson was asked if he would receive the vaccine. "I had the opportunity to speak to my team and find out their feelings about it. Continue learning as much about it as possible. From there, we'll continue to learn."Is that a sign he is thinking about getting vaccinated.Jackson stated, "We'll be seeing." Talking to doctors. We'll see.Jackson returned to training camp on Saturday, after having missed 10 days of the NFL-mandated quarantine period for players who have not been vaccinated. Jackson acknowledged that he experienced the same symptoms as the coronavirus and had to sleep a lot due to fatigue.During his nine-minute media interview, Jackson was asked nine COVID-related queries by reporters. Jackson was animated and loose when Jackson was asked about getting vaccinated for the third time.Jackson stated, "I believe it's a personal choice." Jackson said, "I will keep my feelings to myself and my family. Right now, I am focused on improving my life. It's not something I can dwell on right now. I'm just trying to get back on the right track.Jackson reacted angrily to learning that he had been positive for the second time and waved his arms in disgust when Jackson was asked about his reaction."What the... Jackson said, cracking a smile. Jackson smiled, cracking a smile. It was insane. It was heartbreaking. It was not something I had in mind. Just before camp... Not again, and not right now.Jackson, 24 years old, said that he wasn't concerned about the long-term effects of COVID-19.Jackson stated, "I'm just taking it day by day right here." Jackson said, "I'm just happy to be back. "I'm glad to be back with my boys."
