{
  "id": 18603795,
  "title": "Dan Orlovsky Says It’s Time Ravens Have Uncomfortable Lamar Jackson Conversation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/dan-orlovsky-says-its-time-ravens-have-uncomfortable-lamar-jackson",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T00:49:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/dan-orlovsky-says-its-time-ravens-have-uncomfortable-lamar-jackson-conversation-12680454"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky recently pointed out that the Baltimore Ravens face uncomfortable conversations regarding Lamar Jackson's future. Jackson suffered a severe thumb injury during Sunday's 36-10 loss to Buffalo, causing him to undergo surgery and place him on injured reserve. Backup Tyler Huntley is also out for the year with turf toe, leaving rookie Joe Fagnano to start. The team recently acquired Jacoby Brissett to bolster the roster, but Baltimore has now lost four straight games and finds itself 4-5 on the season. Orlovsky suggested that while Brissett could steady the team, it's not enough to secure a playoff spot. The real issue lies in the fact that Jackson holds significant power due to his no-trade and no-tag clauses in his $260 million, five-year contract that runs through 2027. His cap hit jumps to $84.34 million in 2024, meaning the Ravens must address this issue soon. Orlovsky mentioned that the team could either extend his contract, restructure it, or trade him, but Jackson would need to approve any move. The situation is complicated, as Baltimore needs to reduce the financial burden, while Jackson wants security after dealing with multiple injuries. The options are limited, and the difficult decisions will come in March.",
  "summary": "Dan Orlovsky says the Ravens face a big decision on Lamar Jackson. Here’s what he said about the contract and what could be next.",
  "key_points": [
    "Baltimore Ravens face uncomfortable conversations about Lamar Jackson's future.",
    "Jackson suffered thumb injury, underwent surgery, placed on injured reserve.",
    "Orlovsky suggests contract extension, restructuring, or trade needed soon."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Jackson's contract clauses and rising cap hit force the Ravens into a difficult financial crossroads where they must balance roster stability against the immense leverage held by their star quarterback.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}