Lamar Jackson is the main focus of NFL offseason discussions. The league is watching the Baltimore Ravens' star quarterback closely, as he could be traded. With rumors swirling, both Jackson and the Ravens face high stakes.

NFL insider Dov Kleiman says Jackson could be the biggest story of the offseason. He believes that if Baltimore trades their quarterback, the team could get a historic return. Teams, media, and fans are all debating what might happen if Jackson leaves.

Recent injuries to Jackson, however, give one a perspective on the rumors surrounding him. He was unable to participate in some of the league matches, including the match against the Green Bay Packers, owing to his injured back. He had been regularly substituted after the injury, disrupting the whole flow of the team's attack.

A trade is more likely when there are financial considerations. Jackson signed a $260 million, five-year contract with a $74.5 million cap hit in 2026 and 2027. This figure puts pressure on Baltimore's salary flexibility and places the team in a position where it might make sense to look into a trade or contract restructuring.

Possible destinations for Jackson if the trade happens

Jackson grew up in South Florida, so the Dolphins are particularly appealing. Jackson has not asked for a trade, and head coach John Harbaugh has maintained that Jackson is still Baltimore's quarterback despite all the rumors.

However, Head Coach John Harbaugh said Monday on Lamar Jackson's status for Sunday night's AFC North winner-take-all game in Pittsburgh is "undetermined" at this time.

"He's coming off a very serious injury, and he's working at it. I saw him in here today working at it," Harbaugh said. "I think we'll know a lot more on Wednesday."

And also John clarified that Sunday week 18 match against the Steelers, "If Lamar is ready to go, he's playing – that's it, for sure."

At the moment, the future of Jackson remains somewhat uncertain. This is because it is already known that the areas of trades, finances, and injury issues have been at the forefront of the offseason topics for this year.

The fate of the team in the years to come may also depend on the manner the Ravens tackle the challenges to decide the future seasons of quarterback Jackson.

Written by

Mohd Mudabbir Ansari

Edited by

Oajaswini Prabhu