8 biggest questions as the Ravens’ offseason program gets underway

The Baltimore Ravens kick off their nine-week offseason workout program on Monday, with several key storylines to monitor. After months of waiting and a complete overhaul of the system, the Ravens are undergoing dramatic changes at the Under Armour Performance Center as Jesse Minter's team gathers for the first day of the nine-week off-season workout program. The schedule includes the rookie minicamp in early May, OTAs starting May 18, and mandatory minicamp in June, with multiple media access opportunities throughout the program.

The training programs are divided into three phases: one mandatory minicamp for the entire roster and one rookie minicamp for each group. Baltimore has a new head coach and staff, allowing for the Ravens to begin off-season activities ahead of the league-defined date. Phase One consists of the first two weeks of the program, with activities limited to meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation only.

Phase Two consists of the next three weeks of the program and features on-field workouts that may include individual or group instruction. Phase Three consists of the next four weeks of the program, during which teams may conduct 10 days of organized team practice, or "OTAs. " No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are allowed.

From roster battles to positional uncertainty and player development, here are the eight biggest questions shaping Baltimore's path toward OTAs and training camp. Will Lamar Jackson show up Jesse Minter said he's unsure how much Lamar Jackson will participate in the Baltimore Ravens voluntary offseason program, though the quarterback is excited about the upcoming workouts. The first-year head coach made the startling revelation during his media session at the NFL owners' meetings in Phoenix, Arizona.