That is exactly what Jeremy Fowler reported at ESPN, where multiple league evaluators used their bold prediction chip on the same move: the Baltimore Ravens trading Lamar Jackson to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Why execs think the Raiders fit makes sense
Jackson is a two time NFL MVP, a former Heisman Trophy winner, and still only 29, which is why one evaluator called this the “ultimate Mark Davis move” that would instantly solve Las Vegas’ quarterback problem.
𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗦: There's been speculation that the Ravens and Raiders could end up discussing a trade that would send Lamar Jackson to Las Vegas, per @ProFootballTalk
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 19, 2026
“There's a feeling out there that the Raiders are going to make a play for Lamar. That's the big splash.”
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The Raiders also hold the No. 1 overall pick after a brutal season, giving them the kind of premium trade chip that can actually start a real negotiation for a franchise quarterback, even if the price would almost certainly be more than just that one pick.
Why Baltimore still has leverage and urgency
This is where the situation gets real, because the Ravens have been clear they want Jackson to stay, but they also want his contract cleaned up fast.
Owner Steve Bisciotti has said he wants an extension done by March, largely because Jackson’s 2026 cap hit sits at roughly $74.5 million, a number that squeezes everything else a roster is trying to do.
There's been speculation that the Ravens and Raiders could end up discussing a trade that would send Lamar Jackson to Las Vegas 🏴☠️
— Football Forever (@fballforeverhq) January 19, 2026
“There's a feeling out there that the Raiders are going to make a play for Lamar. That's the big splash.”
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Fowler noted there has been perceived tension, from chemistry concerns to availability chatter, and that how Jackson hits it off with the new head coach will matter.
This past season, Jackson threw a 63.6 completion percentage, along with 21 touchdowns, seven interceptions, and 349 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns across 13 games.
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