The Baltimore Ravens’ 2025–26 season felt doomed from the start. From a heartbreaking Week 1 loss in Buffalo after blowing a 15-point lead, it seemed to snowball from there, ultimately resulting in an 8–9 record and their first missed playoff appearance since 2020–21.
Injuries up and down the roster certainly didn’t help, and none loomed larger than Lamar Jackson, who, even when available, didn’t look like his usual dynamic self. Given how disappointing the season was overall, changes were and are inevitable—and a recent report suggests Jackson could at least be part of that conversation.
According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, rumors swirling around the league are indicating that the Las Vegas Raiders—who hold the first overall pick in the upcoming draft—may be eyeing Jackson as they look to make a big splash this offseason, spearheaded by minority owner Tom Brady.
“There’s a feeling out there that the Raiders are going to make a play for Lamar. That that’s the big splash. Offer the first-overall pick in the draft for Lamar Jackson… Tom Brady feels compelled to do something. This year, people are expecting him to do something big,”
The 29-year-old is coming off an injury-plagued 2025–26 campaign in which he threw for 2,549 yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while adding 349 rushing yards and two scores on the ground.
Jackson will be heading into the fourth season of the five-year, $260 million extension he signed with the Ravens in 2023 next season, and is eligible to hit free agency following the 2027-28 campaign.
Will the Ravens Trade Lamar Jackson?
When all is said and done, it remains highly unlikely that Baltimore will trade the face of its franchise—especially given that Jackson has a no-trade clause that would allow him to block any deal.
The Ravens already made their major move by firing longtime head coach John Harbaugh, a strong indication they intend to continue building around Jackson rather than moving on from him. Owner Steve Bisciotti also made it clear that Jackson has been kept in the loop during the coaching search, updating his superstar quarterback after each interview.
So while it’s fascinating to imagine what the two-time MVP could look like elsewhere—perhaps in Las Vegas alongside Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty—there’s still plenty of unfinished business in Baltimore. Franchise quarterbacks don’t grow on trees, so it’s hard to envision the Ravens walking away from one who hasn’t even turned 30 yet.
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