On the final day of training camp, Zay Flowers got the fans going early.
Lamar Jackson found Flowers gliding across the middle on the second play of 11-on-11, and Flowers did the rest, running past the defense for a what would have been a 75-yard score.
It was the first of many big plays from Flowers on Thursday. He connected with Jackson for at least three 15-plus yard gains, including one about 30 yards downfield. Flowers even took a sweep inside Baltimore's 5-yard-line.
Flowers wrapped the short practice by catching a touchdown in goal line drills and hopes to carry the momentum of a solid offseason into a big Year 2.
Here are more notes from the final day of training camp:
- Tylan Wallace was heavily involved, connecting with Jackson early. Wallace opened practice with a 10-yard gain and went for 15 yards a few plays later. Wallace's special teams abilities are known, but if he can become more of a factor in the pass game that would be a boost for Baltimore.
- Qadir Ismail had a 20-yard catch from Josh Johnson on the left sideline, and after the play Ismail played to the crowd by waving them on their feet. Later in practice, Johnson threw a back-shoulder ball to Ismail in the end zone, and the 6-foot-6 tight end made an impressive diving catch. Ismail had a strong camp after signing as an undrafted free agent, and he continued that Thursday.
- The offense was firing early. After struggling on Wednesday, Jackson and company came out hot in 11-on-11s with big gains on the first couple of drives.
- Bump Cooper Jr. almost had an interception off Johnson. The undrafted rookie cornerback jumped the pass in 11-on-11, but couldn't haul it in. Cooper had a strong week of practice and will likely get significant reps in Saturday's preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Veteran wide receiver Anthony Miller continued his strong first impression in Baltimore. He had a 20-yard catch and run that he took an extra 50 yards to the end zone after the play was over. Later in practice, Jackson found him for a 15-yard gain.
- Jackson found Sean Ryan 30 yards down the left sideline. It was a nice deep ball from Jackson and Ryan tracked it well. Ryan didn't play a ton in the preseason opener but could get more snaps in the final two games.
- Devin Leary had a couple cross-body throws, the second going to Dayton Wade for a 10-to 15-yard pickup. Leary's arm talent is apparent, it's just about minimizing the mistakes and being more accurate.
