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When stability cracks, anything becomes possible. That’s where the Baltimore Ravens are now. It still feels almost unthinkable to imagine their star QB Lamar Jackson wearing anything other than purple and black. He is, after all, the living embodiment of the Ravens’ current era. Jackson is also one of the most singular talents the NFL has ever seen. And yet, this is how seismic changes in the league usually begin, quietly, then all at once. If the Ravens truly decide to go nuclear after a lost season and a coaching reset, even a two-time MVP can suddenly be on the table. This isn’t prediction but exploration. If Baltimore does ‘go crazy’ and blow it all up, the market for Jackson would be massive and truly franchise-altering.
The Ravens’ 2025 NFL season concluded with a disappointing 8-9 record. It resulted in the team missing the playoffs and the subsequent firing of long-time head coach John Harbaugh. The year began with a brutal 1-5 start that immediately buried Baltimore in the unforgiving AFC North standings. Although the Ravens clawed their way back into relevance behind a late-season surge and dominant stretches from Derrick Henry, the margin for error was gone.
Everything came down to Week 18 in a win-or-go-home matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Baltimore had its chances, but a missed field goal attempt in the final seconds sealed their fate. It ended their postseason hopes in gut-wrenching fashion. For a franchise accustomed to contention, missing the playoffs entirely forced difficult conversations that culminated in Harbaugh’s exit. The possibility of a full rebuild also looms.
Jackson’s career with the Ravens has been nothing short of transformational. Drafted in 2018, he quickly shattered conventional thinking about quarterback play. He became the full-time starter and league MVP by his second season. His 2019 campaign rewrote the record books, including a single-season rushing mark for quarterbacks. He also led Baltimore to a 14-2 record and redefined offensive structure across the NFL.
Across seven seasons, Jackson became the centerpiece of a run-centric, option-heavy offense. It was built entirely around his rare athleticism, vision, and playmaking instincts. He delivered consistent regular-season success and multiple playoff appearances. His highlight-reel moments made Baltimore must-watch football. Still, postseason frustrations lingered. After the firing of Harbaugh, Baltimore’s direction has shifted dramatically. In a true rebuild scenario, even a franchise icon like Jackson could become the league’s most valuable trade chip.
Here we’ll try to look at and discuss 4 potential Lamar Jackson trade destinations if Ravens go crazy and blow it up.
If chaos is the theme, the Raiders are the epicenter. Las Vegas finished 3-14, owns the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and is projected to have roughly $116.5 million in cap space. That combination alone puts them at the front of any hypothetical Lamar Jackson sweepstakes.
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