Overview
- NFL Network insiders report Jackson is expected to begin extension talks with the Ravens this offseason, aligning with owner Steve Bisciotti’s call to get a deal done before free agency.
- Reporting says Jackson was instrumental in hiring head coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, and league voices have pushed back on recent trade speculation.
- Minter will call the defense and is assembling his staff, with Doyle at OC and former Ravens edge rusher Anthony Weaver set to coordinate the defense, signaling continuity in approach.
- The contract outcome carries major roster implications, as Baltimore enters the offseason with 22 unrestricted free agents, according to Over The Cap, and pressing needs such as pass rush and offensive line depth.
- After a 2025 dip that included bottom-tier pressure and sack rates, Minter’s arrival is viewed positively by some around the league, with one executive calling him a clean schematic fit akin to a mix of John Harbaugh and Mike Macdonald.