Lamar Jackson Sparks Raiders Rumors with Social Media Slip - But Don’t Read Too Much Into It Yet
Lamar Jackson doesn’t need much to get NFL fans talking. And this week, one repost on social media was enough to send the rumor mill into overdrive - especially in Las Vegas, where Raiders fans suddenly found themselves daydreaming about No. 8 in silver and black.
Let’s set the stage. The Baltimore Ravens just wrapped up a rough season, finishing 8-9 and missing the playoffs.
That disappointment was enough to cost longtime head coach John Harbaugh his job. And while the team struggled, Jackson - a two-time MVP and one of the most electrifying quarterbacks in the league - still showed flashes of what makes him special.
At 29, he remains one of the NFL’s most dynamic offensive weapons.
But with Baltimore heading into an offseason full of questions, Jackson’s future is once again under the microscope. That spotlight got a little brighter this week when he shared a fan’s post on X (formerly Twitter).
The post featured a young boy in a Jackson Ravens jersey holding a Raiders-themed football, with the caption: *"Is this a good time to point out my (then) 3 year old MAY have predicted the potential move of @Lj_era8 to the Raiders?" *
That’s all it took. The post lit up timelines, especially considering it was Jackson’s first interaction on the platform since early January. Fans quickly started connecting the dots: the Ravens are in flux, the Raiders need a quarterback, and Tom Brady - now a minority owner in Las Vegas - is reportedly pushing for a splash.
But before the speculation could grow too wild, Jackson stepped in to clear the air. He deleted the repost and explained the mix-up: “Lol I just posted the kid in the jersey didn’t even read the caption.”
Classic social media misfire? Maybe. But the timing couldn’t have been juicier.
Just days earlier, NFL insider Mike Florio stirred the pot with a bold claim: the Raiders were considering offering the No. 1 overall pick in April’s draft to Baltimore in exchange for Jackson. According to Florio, there’s a sense that Brady wants to make a major move - not just rearranging the roster, but swinging big.
Now, it’s worth noting that the Raiders are widely expected to draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with that top pick. But if there’s even a sliver of truth to the Jackson trade chatter, that changes the entire conversation in Vegas - and across the league.
As for Jackson, he’s still under contract in Baltimore for two more seasons after signing a five-year, $260 million deal in May 2023. That deal made him the highest-paid player in the NFL at the time, and it signaled the Ravens’ commitment to building around their franchise quarterback.
But contracts don’t always guarantee stability in this league. And when asked about his future following the Ravens’ season-ending loss to the Steelers in Week 18, Jackson wasn’t exactly eager to dive into trade talk.
"I'm not even thinking about that right now, to be honest with you. I'm still caught up in what just happened," he said.
*"That's not my focus right now." *
On the field this season, Jackson completed 192 of 302 passes for 2,549 yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He added 349 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 67 carries - numbers that reflect both his dual-threat ability and the inconsistent rhythm of the Ravens’ offense in 2025.
Eight seasons in, Jackson has yet to reach the Super Bowl. And with Baltimore now searching for a new head coach and potentially retooling its roster, the question looms: is Jackson still the centerpiece of the Ravens’ future - or could a bold move from a team like the Raiders change that?
For now, all we have is a reposted picture, a quick deletion, and a clarification. But in the NFL, that’s sometimes all it takes to ignite a firestorm.
Stay tuned.