Lamar Jackson knows how to make headlines-whether he means to or not. As Championship Week heats up, the two-time NFL MVP and cornerstone of the Baltimore Ravens franchise stirred up a storm on social media, and all it took was a retweet.
The post? A photo of a young boy grinning in a Lamar Jackson No.
8 Ravens jersey, holding a mini football stamped with the Las Vegas Raiders logo. The caption from the original poster joked that the child might’ve “predicted” a Jackson-to-Raiders move.
That one image-and Jackson’s decision to share it-ignited a fresh wave of trade rumors, with fans and media alike wondering: is this just a playful repost, or something more?
To be clear, Jackson hasn’t asked for a trade. But his social media activity, especially after a long online silence since January 4, naturally raised some eyebrows. When a player of Jackson’s stature-an MVP, a dynamic playmaker, and arguably the face of the franchise-interacts with anything suggesting a move to another team, it’s going to make noise.
And that noise is especially loud right now in Baltimore.
The Ravens are coming off a disappointing end to their season, one that didn’t include a playoff appearance. That led to the organization parting ways with longtime head coach John Harbaugh earlier this month-a seismic move that signals serious change is underway.
In the aftermath, reports have surfaced that Jackson would like to see Kliff Kingsbury brought in as the next head coach. That’s not confirmed by the team, but it adds another layer to the quarterback’s influence and involvement in the team’s future direction.
Meanwhile, the rumor mill keeps churning. According to a recent report, several NFL insiders tossed out a bold prediction for the 2026 season: Lamar Jackson to the Raiders. It’s speculative, sure, but it’s out there-and Jackson’s retweet only added fuel to the fire.
To his credit, Jackson tried to put out the flames. “Lol I just posted the kid in the jersey didn’t even read the caption,” he wrote on X, brushing off the idea that his repost was anything more than a feel-good moment with a young fan. Whether that’s the full story or not, the timing couldn’t be more intriguing.
Contractually, Jackson is locked in with Baltimore for two more seasons, with his deal set to cost the Ravens $74.5 million in 2026. That’s a hefty number, but it reflects his value-on the field and as a franchise figure.
Still, we’ve seen stranger things happen in the NFL. Quarterbacks get moved.
Franchises reset. And sometimes, a simple social media post can hint at bigger moves down the line.
For now, the Ravens remain Jackson’s team. But with a coaching search underway, a fanbase hungry for postseason success, and a quarterback who continues to command attention both on and off the field, Baltimore’s offseason is shaping up to be anything but quiet.