Ravens pass-catchers shine at OTAs regardless of Lamar Jackson’s absence
The Ravens’ MVP quarterback missed Tuesday’s OTAs, but that didn’t stop his pass-catchers from having a solid practice.
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: USC Trojans wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane (8) runs up field after a catch during a college football game between the UCLA Bruins and the USC Trojans on November 29, 2025, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images No suspense here, folks. Lamar Jackson was not at the Ravens’ OTAs on Tuesday, giving Tyler Huntley, Skylar Thompson, and undrafted rookie Diego Pavia more opportunities in full-team reps.
None particularly stood out, though Huntley, as usual, was all smiles, all day, especially when he faked out the entire defense on a QB keeper and laughed at how much open space there was on the left side. On the other end, the Ravens’ new-look group of pass-catchers made a number of plays throughout practice. Zay Flowers often looked like the best player on the field and certainly the most dynamic athlete.
Rookie wideouts Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt each took their turn in the spotlight, with Lane making a few second-level grabs over the middle and Sarratt consistently finding space against zone coverage. Maybe the biggest individual takeaway I had from today's OTAs: Elijah Sarratt looks really good against zone coverage. Finds soft spots, uncovers, makes himself a big target and braces for contact at the catch point.
Could be a safety valve/underneath guy to start. — Nikhil Mehta (@nikknowsball) May 19, 2026 There was less to see from rookie tight ends Matthew Hibner and Josh Cuevas. The 6-foot-5, 251-pound Hibner passes the eye test, and his all-around abilities could help him quickly find a role in the Ravens’ new offense.