OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson stepped behind center Monday and surveyed another NFL team’s defense for the first time in eight months.

After honing his skills all offseason in individual drills or during practices against familiar faces, Jackson stared down a new challenge Monday when the Ravens shared their fields with the Jacksonville Jaguars. And the second-year QB came out confident, sharp and energized.

In the 7-on-7 drills, the first offense vs. defense session of the joint practice, Jackson completed 5 of 6 passes. He whipped a couple accurate short throw to Seth Roberts and lofted a pretty deep ball between two Jaguars defenders and into the arms of Jaleel Scott, who scurried down the left sideline for a big gain.

When 11-on-11s began, Jackson remained in top form, delivering strong throws to Chris Moore and Hayden Hurst.

Jackson slowed after completing 9 of his first 10 passes on the day and misfired on a couple tosses later in practice. But he never appeared hesitant or uncomfortable against a Jaguars’ defense that’s earned a reputation as one of the NFL’s best units in recent seasons.

Jacksonville allowed the second fewest yards in the league in 2017 and the fifth fewest last season. The Ravens’ first-team offense didn’t look intimidated or overmatched, however, and Jackson mixed the ball around to a variety of receivers, leading a passing game that showed great balance.

“He looked really good,” coach John Harbaugh said of Jackson after practice. “I was very impressed. We'll see the tape, and we'll see if it's justified or not."

Monday’s practice represented a significant checkpoint of sorts for the Ravens’ offseason and Jackson’s progress as a passer. And, with a different defense in front of him, Baltimore’s franchise signal-caller met the challenge.

Here are more notes from the practice.

ATTENDANCE

Every Ravens player on the roster practiced Monday except for offensive guards Randin Crecelius and Alex Lewis, who is on the way to the New York Jets in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick. Crecelius hasn’t practiced in more than a week.

STANDOUTS

WRs Jaleel Scott/Seth Roberts -- Roberts was the most consistently productive Ravens receiver Monday. He beat Jaguars Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey a couple times in one-on-one drills and then hauled in several catches underneath the defense in team sessions. Scott, meanwhile, produced two of the afternoon’s most notable highlights. He made a jumping catch on a long pass from Jackson early in practice, and then he ran a sharp route later to shake free from a cornerback before pulling in an easy touchdown grab in the back of the end zone.

LBs Tyus Bowser/Chris Board -- The Ravens’ defense struggled for much of the practice, but Board intercepted a pass off a deflection at the goal-line and Bowser snatched a pick that bounced off the hands of a Jaguars running back and returned it for a touchdown.

OTHER OBSERVATIONS

-- The Ravens’ defense experienced a few breakdowns in coverage Monday. On several occasions, a Jaguars running back or receiver slipped out into the open field uncovered, and running back Leonard Fournette rolled into the end zone untouched during a goal line drill.

-- Monday’s practice didn’t get too chippy, though Ravens safety Earl Thomas delivered one hit to a Jaguars tight end that created a loud thud, and Patrick Ricard walloped a few Jacksonville defenders while playing as Baltimore’s fullback. Mostly, though, both teams played nice.

-- Ravens backup quarterback Trace McSorley connected on two deep balls to tall receivers Monday, lofting passes up for Antoine Wesley and Jaylen Smith. After enduring a few rocky stretches this spring, McSorley has looked more comfortable running Baltimore’s offense during training camp and has turned in a handful of big plays.

-- Baltimore’s newest quarterback, Joe Callahan, also enjoyed a bright moment Monday when he launched a deep pass down the right sideline that Smith hauled in for a 44-yard touchdown.

.@JaylenSmith_12 made the play and the squad was HYPE pic.twitter.com/aXz5Nsj4fm — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 5, 2019

-- Ravens rookie receiver Miles Boykin left practice with a trainer by his side after limping off the field in one-on-one drills, but he returned about 15 minutes later and caught a pass late in practice. Harbaugh said trainers examined Boykins’ leg and gave him the green light to practice.

UP NEXT

The Ravens and Jaguars will return to the field for a joint practice Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Aaron Kasinitz covers the Baltimore Ravens for PennLive and can be reached at akasinitz@pennlive.com or on Twitter @AaronKazreports. Follow PennLive’s Ravens coverage on Facebook and Youtube.