Lamar Jackson's 2026 Ravens Offense Faces Challenges After Injuries

Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson struggled in 2025, missing four games with a hamstring injury that cut his passing efficiency and limited his rushing production to under 400 yards and two touchdowns. The Ravens ranked 27th in passing yards (175.6 yd/game) and posted a modest 332.2 yd/game total offense, with Jackson completing 63% of his passes for 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

The offseason brought a coaching overhaul: head coach Jesse Minter replaced John Harbaugh, and former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle was hired to revamp the passing attack. Analyst Dan Orlovsky noted, "Waiting to see what this unit looks like in November is going to be a much more reliable declaration of how they are," suggesting the new scheme will need time to gel. Additional staff changes included a new interior offensive line and young receivers, while the defense added edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.

Expectations for the 2026 season hinge on Jackson’s health and the ability of the new offensive staff to adapt the playbook to his reduced mobility.