AFC Notes: Lamar Jackson, Kendrick Green, Ravens, Steelers

Lamar Jackson

  • Ravens HC John Harbaugh said they won’t play Lamar Jackson or any “established starters” in Saturday’s preseason game against the Eagles, via Jeff Zrebiec. 
  • Harbaugh mentioned some of Baltimore’s younger starters will play on Saturday, per Jamison Hensley.  

Steelers

Steelers OL Kendrick Green has spent time in training camp with the running backs group, working on carries, catching passes, and playing as a lead blocker for RB Najee Harris. Green talked about the potential of him being used in Pittsburgh’s backfield this season.  

โ€œIt is what it is,โ€ said Green, via Mark Kaboly of The Athletic. โ€œYou gotta do what you gotta do. I can run a little bit, and I am powerful when I get going, so if Coach wants to use that, maybe they will this season. We will see.โ€

Green recalled his struggles from last season after not appearing in any games. 

โ€œIt was tough looking back on it,โ€ said Green. โ€œI am glad I got through it, but it wasnโ€™t easy. I was frustrated.โ€

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin praised Green for staying flexible and being a “unique” player.  

โ€œThat guyโ€™s a unique guy,โ€ Tomlin said. โ€œIn an environment like this man, we want to see what guys can do adding to their cause and ours, and heโ€™s shown some flexibility there.โ€

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