Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore is once again the center of NFL conversation - and this time, the stakes feel higher than ever. After a disappointing end to the 2025 season that saw the Ravens miss the playoffs, the franchise made a seismic move, parting ways with longtime head coach John Harbaugh.
That ends an 18-year era in Baltimore, one that brought a Super Bowl title and a consistent culture of competitiveness. Now, with Jesse Minter stepping in as head coach, the question isn’t just about what’s next for the Ravens - it’s whether Lamar Jackson will be part of that next chapter.
And that’s where things start to get interesting.
On a recent episode of First Things First, analyst Nick Wright pointed out what many around the league have started to whisper: Jackson’s status in Baltimore might not be as secure as we think. Unlike Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City or Josh Allen in Buffalo, Jackson’s long-term future with the Ravens isn’t set in stone. That’s not to say he’s on the way out - but the door isn’t bolted shut either.
Chris Broussard took it a step further, raising eyebrows with a strong take on the idea of Jackson potentially heading to Miami. “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.”
His point? Baltimore is built to win now.
The roster has the pieces - from a bruising run game to a defense that can still punch with the best of them. And with Minter at the helm, there's a renewed energy in the building.
So if Jackson were to walk away from that, especially for a team like the Dolphins - who, as talented as they are, haven’t proven they’re close to contending - it could raise questions about what his priorities really are.
Broussard didn’t hold back: “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.”
Now, let’s be clear - there’s been no official word from Jackson or his camp about wanting out. But the chatter is out there. He’s even been loosely linked to the Las Vegas Raiders, though that seems more like speculative smoke than real fire at this point.
What we do know is this: Jesse Minter is all-in on Jackson. After his introductory press conference, the new head coach joined The Pat McAfee Show and made his stance crystal clear.
“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 not just coach-speak - it’s a mission statement.
And according to reports, Jackson has already started to assert some influence in the building, identifying the offensive coordinator he’d like to work with in Baltimore. That kind of input typically signals a quarterback who’s invested in the future of the franchise - not one with one foot out the door.
Still, until pen meets paper or the Ravens make a definitive long-term commitment, this storyline isn’t going away. Jackson is one of the most electrifying quarterbacks in the league - a former MVP who can take over games with his arm, his legs, or both.
But he’s also at a career crossroads. He’s got the talent, the team, and now a new coach who believes in him.
The only question left is whether he believes Baltimore is still the right place to chase a championship.
For now, the Ravens are saying all the right things. But in the NFL, actions - and contracts - speak louder than words.