After the fallout with Maxx Crosby, the Baltimore Ravens may lose quarterback Lamar Jackson in the near future. Reportedly, the team “ran out of time” to agree to a new extension involving the two-time MVP superstar. Instead, the team used his contract to sign defensive end Trey Hendrickson to a massive deal for four years. While the goal for the Ravens is to sign Jackson to another deal, the price will only go up after the 2026 regular season if the quarterback takes this team to at least an AFC Championship Game.
Last year, Jackson was frustrated with how the wild-card matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers was handled, which led to the shocking firing of former long-time head coach John Harbaugh. The Ravens are entering a new era led by Jesse Minter, so things can change drastically after the 2026 season is over. Jackson will be in the last year of his current contract in 2027, so the team is officially on the clock. It should be a hot topic to watch even for this upcoming season if things turn sour for Baltimore.
Lamar Jackson May Request a Trade Following the Maxx Crosby Fallout
Where Things Stand
There hasn’t been any recent fallout between Jackson and the Ravens as of this posting. However, three years ago, the veteran requested a trade for the first time in his career, which sent shockwaves across the league. Jackson said the team wasn’t “meeting his value,” so this could be the case if Ravens GM Eric DeCosta and the front office team don’t act quickly. They’ve already had issues acquiring Crosby, so it’s worth keeping an ear out to see exactly what happened.
Crosby posted on social media that to only “believe half of what you hear,” so that is something. However, a trade isn’t coming anytime soon out of Jackson.
The Vision for 2026
For now, Jackson will turn his attention to the 2026 regular season. Despite losing the top target, Isaiah Likely, and a few free agent talents, the Ravens are a team to watch if they’ve improved. For the first time in decades, the team will play football without Harbaugh on their side, and everyone will see if key starters Jackson, Zay Flowers and Derrick Henry can perform at their peak regardless of the change.