Overview
- NFL Network insiders report Jackson is expected to begin extension negotiations with Baltimore this offseason.
- Owner Steve Bisciotti pressed for a quick agreement before free agency to lower Jackson’s reported $74.5 million 2026 cap hit.
- League insiders have pushed back on recent trade chatter, saying the focus is on an extension rather than a move.
- Jackson was described as instrumental in the hires of head coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle during the coaching search.
- With roughly 22 unrestricted free agents and the new league year in early March, cap clarity around Jackson is central to Baltimore’s roster plans and 2026 outlook.