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By Matt Audilet
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The Baltimore Ravens will open up their preseason schedule with a matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday night.
Coaches take different approaches when it comes to playing starters and veteran players in the preseason. So, what approach is first-year Ravens head coach Jesse Minter taking?
On Tuesday, Minter told reporters that some "established players" will not take the field for Saturday's preseason opener.
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He also confirmed that veteran quarterback Lamar Jackson will not play.
"Some established players not playing in this first game," Minter said. "Good opportunity for a lot of the guys. It's an individual basis I would say, based on some of the experience and how many snaps they've played."
Jackson missed four games due to injury in 2025, dealing with a hamstring strain, a back contusion and several other ailments. Given his recent injury issues, it makes sense that the Ravens are being cautious with their superstar quarterback in the preseason.
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After Saturday's matchup against the Eagles, the Ravens will round out their preseason schedule with games against the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders. Then, they'll open up their regular-season schedule with a Week 1 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on Sept. 13.
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