Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury during a 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, with coach Jesse Minter confirming surgery is "potentially" season-ending. The incident has intensified uncertainty around Jackson's future, as his contract ends in 2027 with an $84.34 million cap hit. The Ravens are already $45.94 million over the cap for that year, the worst in the NFL.
Despite public urgency from owner Steve Bisciotti and GM Eric De Costa to extend Jackson, no deal is close. Jackson, who represents himself, holds no-trade and no-tag clauses. His value remains high—two-time MVP, top passer rating, and leading career rusher—but persistent injuries have sidelined him for 18 games over six seasons.
A trade remains possible if Baltimore cannot reach an extension.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing