Overview
- On Wednesday Jackson told reporters he is healthy and will do “whatever it takes to win,” a reply that leaves open a return to more rushing if it helps the Ravens.
- Jackson’s 2025 season was limited by injuries that cost him four games and produced career-low rushing totals of 67 carries for 349 yards and two touchdowns.
- Baltimore enters 2026 under new head coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, who says he will balance using Jackson’s legs with protecting the quarterback’s long-term availability.
- The Ravens restructured Jackson’s deal in March to cut the 2026 cap hit and raise 2027’s figure while preserving no-trade and no-tag clauses, and no extension has been reached.
- Analysts say a healthy Jackson keeps Baltimore in contention but note thin receiver depth and interior offensive-line questions, and they warn the contract situation could produce trade or free-agency drama in 2027.