Lamar Jackson was absent from voluntary OTAs on Friday, marking the fifth OTA practice he has missed this offseason. So far, Jackson has been present for one of the Ravens' six OTA practices this year.
OTAs are voluntary, so Jackson does not have to be there. However, Jackson's most recent contract includes a bonus of $750,000 if he shows up to 80% of OTAs, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk . By missing more than 20% of OTAs, Jackson will not receive that bonus.
Jackson's absence does not bother Ravens coach John Harbaugh, who, of course, recognizes that Jackson does not have to be there since OTAs are voluntary.
"You measure, for any player, how they play," Harbaugh said. "I'm not measuring, really, the attendance. I mean it's a voluntary camp, so I'm not measuring that. I love