Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore is suddenly one of the biggest questions of the NFL offseason-and it’s not just smoke. After the Ravens missed the 2025 playoffs and parted ways with longtime head coach John Harbaugh, the franchise is clearly in transition. Jesse Minter is now at the helm, but his arrival doesn’t necessarily lock in Jackson’s long-term status with the team.
On First Things First, NFL analyst Chris Broussard didn’t hold back when discussing the possibility of Jackson walking away from Baltimore, especially if the destination is Miami. The Dolphins, despite their talent, have struggled to break through in the AFC, and Broussard questioned what message Jackson would be sending if he pushed for a move to South Florida.
“If [Jackson] were to leave the Ravens for Miami, in the state that Miami’s in right now with the Dolphins, or ask for a trade to Miami, you ain’t about winning,” Broussard said. “You are on the cusp of being able to win a Super Bowl and if you don’t it’s on you, it’s on Derrick Henry, it’s on that defense, it’s on that new coach.”
Broussard’s point is clear: Baltimore may have fallen short this past season, but the pieces are there. Lamar, Derrick Henry, and a defense that’s shown flashes of dominance give the Ravens a real shot.
Leaving that setup for a team still trying to find its footing in the postseason picture? That would raise eyebrows.
“If you were to leave a team that’s close to go to Miami, where they aren’t nowhere near close, you want to rack up stats, or you want to enjoy your life in Miami and make a lot of money,” Broussard added.
That’s the tension here. Jackson is a former MVP, still in his prime, and playing for a franchise that-while now under new leadership-has built itself around his unique skill set. A move to Miami might offer sunshine and big-market appeal, but it’s hard to argue that it brings him closer to a Super Bowl.
Meanwhile, new head coach Jesse Minter is doing everything he can to show confidence in his quarterback. During his appearance on The Pat McAfee Show following his introductory press conference, Minter didn’t hesitate to crown Jackson as the league’s best.
“You got the best player in the world behind center,” Minter said. “You got a group of guys on offense that have elite talent and elite playmaking skills. I look forward to building an offense and building a team around Lamar Jackson.”
That’s a strong endorsement-and it sounds like Minter is already aligning himself with Jackson’s vision. Reports suggest that Jackson has even identified the offensive coordinator he wants to work with in Baltimore, a sign that he’s not entirely checked out. Whether Minter gives him that green light remains to be seen, but it’s clear the quarterback’s voice will carry weight in this new era.
There were also whispers linking Jackson to the Las Vegas Raiders, but nothing has materialized there. For now, all eyes are on Baltimore. A franchise that just made a seismic coaching change is now faced with another pivotal decision: keep building around their superstar quarterback, or prepare for a future without him.
Jackson’s next move-whether it’s recommitting to the Ravens or exploring a new chapter-will shape not just Baltimore’s trajectory, but the entire AFC landscape.