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By Jordan Sigler
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The Baltimore Ravens could be very thankful they didn't send the Las Vegas Raiders two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby this offseason.
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The Ravens could need that draft capital to invest in the quarterback position soon.
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ESPN's Mel Kiper recently speculated 2026 could be Jackson's last season in Baltimore if things don't go well under first-year head coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle.
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On his show Thursday, Colin Cowherd suggested the Ravens could draft Jackson's replacement by 2027, as the quarterback's cap hit is set to go from $34 million to $84 million for next season. Cowherd called that a "Super Bowl eliminator."
"So seven of the top eight quarterback cap hits missed the playoffs last season," Cowherd said. "I couldn't pay Lamar Jackson 84 million. I don't know.”
"And here's the thing, Lamar has been okay in the playoffs, but he's so good in the regular season. And then you look at his playoff numbers, and it kind of gets into a Case Keenum category."
Jackson has won two NFL MVP awards, something that goes to the most valuable player in the regular season. The veteran quarterback is 3-5 in the postseason.
While 2027 could be the offseason the Ravens move on from Jackson, 2026 could be the draft where Baltimore finds his replacement.
The Ravens have 11 draft picks at their disposal in April. That should be more than enough for Baltimore to use on a developmental quarterback from this year's class.
Besides Jackson, the Ravens only have Tyler Huntley on the roster at quarterback.
The Ravens could add a rookie quarterback in the draft that can compete for a backup spot this fall while being an option to start in 2027 if Minter wants to go in a different direction in his second season.
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