Is it truly conceivable that the Baltimore Ravens might entertain the prospect of trading Lamar Jackson? Such an inquiry would have been deemed absurd just weeks prior, yet it no longer holds that distinction.
Since joining the National Football League in 2018, Jackson, who has been selected to the Pro Bowl four times, has delivered outstanding performances for the Ravens. His career statistics stand at 22,370 yards passing, 6,513 yards rushing, and a grand total of 219 touchdowns. Regrettably, his performance during the 2025 season was hampered by various injuries. Compounding these issues, reports suggest internal conflicts are developing within the Baltimore organization.
Mike Preston from The Baltimore Sun indicates that the Ravens find themselves at a pivotal point regarding Jackson’s future. While a player exchange isn’t immediately on the horizon, a scenario where the two-time MVP is transferred is now considered a real possibility.
Should the Ravens become amenable to moving Jackson during the upcoming offseason, his reported preference would be to join the Miami Dolphins.
Preston suggested, “The Ravens ought to explore potential exchanges that might secure them two or even three first-round draft selections.” He further stated, “Jackson reportedly favors playing in Miami, given that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is no longer the primary starter there, or potentially in Las Vegas, where Brady, who holds a part-ownership stake in the Raiders, has expressed admiration for him. Additionally, Baltimore would be wise to select a promising young quarterback in the initial rounds of the draft.”
Is a Dolphins trade feasible?
Just seven days prior, Dolphins’ head coach Mike McDaniel made the bold decision to bench Tua Tagovailoa. This was a courageous move, especially as Tagovailoa is currently halfway through a lucrative four-year, $212 million agreement.
Should the Dolphins opt to release Tagovailoa after the current season, they would incur a significant $99.2 million in dead salary cap. Acquiring Jackson appears challenging, considering his $74.5 million cap impact projected for the 2026 season.
In essence, from a purely financial perspective, the Dolphins do not appear to be the most logical destination for Jackson.
