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The Baltimore Ravens’ disappointing 2026 season may have come to an end, and could begin rebuilding next offseason as NFL rumors are heating surrounding Pro Bowl veteran quarterback Lamar Jackson. After the veteran suffered a thumb injury that requires surgery, he’s expected to miss the rest of the campaign. It hasn’t been made official that he’ll miss the remainder of the year, but it’s likely. The former first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft was eyeing a new contract after the 2026 season, but Baltimore may look at it as a risk.
“I would absolutely hate him playing in a different uniform,” said Rex Ryan, a former Ravens defensive coordinator and current ESPN analyst. “Ray Lewis always played for the Baltimore Ravens. And there is a statue of him, and there’s going be another one of Lamar Jackson right by him. You are the Baltimore Ravens. To me, he needs to stay in Baltimore. Is there another situation that he wants to play in more than a Baltimore Raven?”
The two-time MVP was seeking a new deal, but the Ravens failed to negotiate before the season. What was once a crisis last offseason has turned into a nightmare for what’s to come. The former first-rounder is playing under a five-year, $260 million extension he signed in May 2023, the same year he shockingly requested a trade. After Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reset the QB market value, could the Ravens do the same with Jackson, or are they wary?
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Dec 27, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) wears a cheese grater hat after the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images
NFL Rumors: $84M Nightmare May Turn Into Intense Trade Standoff
Baltimore Dilemma in Two-Fold?
Could the Ravens be willing to trade the former first-round pick? There had been rumblings before the 2026 season that he may seek a trade if he didn’t receive a new extension. However, the veteran never held out or entertained such speculation. Instead, the QB almost played a full season this year and has remained committed to Baltimore.
Now, Baltimore could refuse to extend the superstar veteran signal-caller, especially since he hasn’t remained healthy in the past two seasons. While the Ravens’ owner Steven Bisciotti and GM Eric DeCosta expressed urgency about a contract extension with Jackson, those plans may have changed.
Again, this is purely speculation, as DeCosta or Bisciotti have not commented. However, the veteran QB has the final say in his contract as he’s his own agent, especially since he has a no-trade and no-tag clause.
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Jan 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
What Could Happen
It’s too early to predict based on the latest rumors, but if he can’t stay healthy in Baltimore, the veteran QB could look to restart his career elsewhere. When healthy, the veteran is among the league’s top-5 quarterbacks, with Mahomes and the Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen ahead of him.
For now, the Ravens will likely try to cut Jackson’s $84M cap figure in half since they’re projected to have one of the worst cap spaces next offseason. Could that rub the QB the wrong way? Perhaps so.
With that in mind, the Ravens superstar could be on the trade block after the 2026 season.
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