Is the Lamar Jackson Era Over in Baltimore?
Jackson's contract situation hangs over the franchise.
The Baltimore Ravens are shifting focus away from their star quarterback Lamar Jackson, who will be replaced by rookie Joe Fagnano in Thursday's game against the Jaguars. Jackson, who suffered a thumb injury on his first snap of the game, will undergo surgery and is expected to miss the entire season. This leaves Fagnano, who was signed as an undrafted rookie, as the new starter with a league-minimum salary.
ESPN analyst Domonique Foxworth questioned whether this marks the end of the Ravens' current chapter, noting that Jackson's contract situation and thumb injury raise doubts about the team's future. The Ravens, who now have a 4-4 record and a slim 7.2% chance to make the playoffs, are facing a significant drop in their playoff chances and a large cap hit from Jackson's impending contract.
Jackson, who has yet to agree to a new deal, could be on the move, with several teams, including the Giants and Browns, showing interest. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Jackson's future, some analysts believe he may still return to Baltimore, but the question of whether he'll stay in the same city remains a topic of debate.
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