Overview
- John Harbaugh said Tuesday that he trusts Jaxson Dart understands the need to protect himself and will not strip away the quarterback’s ability to run.
- Harbaugh plans to mix power runs, play-action and RPOs to create quicker reads and give the offensive line clearer blocking jobs that should lower the chance of dangerous hits on Dart.
- Dart’s rookie year included five in-game concussion checks and two missed games in protocol, a history that prompted the coaching and schematic overhaul this spring.
- Harbaugh reported that receivers Cam Skattebo and Malik Nabers are progressing on schedule in rehab, and the team says a stronger ground game and improved line should ease pressure on Dart.
- Training camp and the early regular season are framed as the immediate tests for whether Dart can translate these changes into smarter decision-making, better availability and more consistent play.