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Lamar Jackson Falls to No. 69 in Player-Voted NFL Top 100

Player skepticism about his health makes 2026 a pivotal year for Jackson's rebound, contract outlook.

Overview

  • On Wednesday at Ravens training camp Jackson reacted to being ranked 69th by saying “it is what it is” and that he does not care about rankings.
  • The drop is a sharp reversal from last year when Jackson was voted No. 2 after an MVP-caliber 2024 season.
  • Jackson’s lower placement reflects his injury-plagued 2025, when he missed games and finished with about 2,549 passing yards, 21 passing touchdowns, 349 rushing yards, and a rise in sacks.
  • The Ravens have signaled support by installing new head coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and by agreeing to a $120 million local facility investment and lease extension.
  • Jackson has two years left on a deal that pays roughly $52 million a year and includes a no-tag clause, so his health and on-field play in 2026 will shape contract talks and his standing with peers.