Overview
- Jackson dislocated his thumb in Week 8 and was placed on injured reserve this week, prompting Baltimore to add Jacoby Brissett for quarterback depth.
- NFL insider James Palmer reported the Ravens are prepared to make Jackson the highest-paid player in NFL history, a move the team plans to pursue in the offseason rather than during the season.
- Public contract trackers project Jackson’s 2027 salary-cap hit at about $84.34 million with roughly $42.47 million in dead cap in 2028, creating acute pressure on Baltimore’s roster planning.
- Jackson’s 2023 extension includes a no-trade clause and a ban on the franchise tag, which gives him strong leverage and forces the team to win his consent for any trade.
- The next steps are now set for the offseason when the Ravens and Jackson must either agree to a long-term extension, negotiate a player-approved trade, or prepare for Jackson’s free agency in 2028.