Is Lamar Jackson’s Future In Baltimore?

The Baltimore Ravens lost the game and the division on one missed kick; could they end up losing their star quarterback, too?

The Ravens lost to the Steelers 26-24 on Sunday Night Football. The game came down to a missed kick from Tyler Loop. The Ravens led 10-3 at halftime, but Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers to a massive comeback. This game was kind of a showcase of the problems the Ravens have had in recent seasons. That being an offense that’s too complacent and a defense that can’t consistently hold leads.

Lamar Jackson was drafted by the Ravens with the 32nd pick of the 2018 NFL draft. Many were surprised to see Jackson fall, but some questioned his NFL ceiling. He became one of the best QBs in the league, winning two MVPs in 2019 and 2023.

Jackson had led the Ravens to the playoffs in all but one season. The playoff performances have left a lot to be desired. Sometimes he’s to blame, like in 2020 when he threw zero touchdowns and an interception against the Bills in the divisional game. Other times, like his 2024 performance against the Bills, where he threw 254 yards, it’s the other pieces who don’t support him.

Regardless of who’s to blame for the Ravens’ lack of playoff success, it seems likely they have hit their ceiling. Running QBs don’t tend to have the longevity of pure QBs like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Rodgers.

If Jackson wants to win a ring, he may need to act sooner rather than later. He wasn’t willing to talk about his future after the heartbreaking loss on Sunday Night Football. However, after the dust settles on that loss he’ll need to decide what’s next for him. Many teams will look to add Jackson, but would any of those teams be better than the Ravens?