🚨 “THIS WILL BE MY LAST GAME” – Lamar Jackson officially announced his departure from the Baltimore Ravens after prolonged internal rifts

Baltimore, Maryland, December 23, 2025 – In a shocking announcement that shook the entire NFL, star quarterback Lamar Jackson officially announced that he will leave the Baltimore Ravens after this season.

During an emotional press conference at the Under Armor Performance Center, Jackson – with a choked but determined voice – declared: “THIS WILL BE MY LAST GAME IN PURPLE AND BLACK”.

The announcement comes just days before the Ravens’ big Christmas game, and it marks the end of a glorious era in Baltimore.

Jackson, 28, has been the soul of the Ravens since being drafted in 2018.

He led the team to two AFC North championships, one Super Bowl trip (2019 season), and won two MVP titles (2019 and 2023) – achievements that only legends like Peyton Manning or Tom Brady can achieve.

But behind the resounding victories are internal rifts that have been smoldering for a long time and are now irreversibly exploding.

The real reason behind this shocking decision has left fans dumbfounded.

It’s not just a contract issue (although Jackson is in the final year of a 5-year, $260 million contract signed in 2023), but what he has “silently endured” for many years: lack of respect from management, especially owner Steve Bisciotti and GM Eric DeCosta.

Inside sources revealed that Jackson has repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with the way the team handled his injuries (especially the 2022 and 2024 seasons when he missed many games due to his knee and back), the lack of investment in the offensive line to protect him, and especially the management openly doubting his ability to lead the team in the playoffs.

“People say I’m only good at running, not good at throwing,” Jackson said at the press conference, his eyes red. “I proved them wrong over and over again, but they still didn’t believe me.

I sacrificed my body for this team, played through injuries, led the team through difficult seasons. But enough is enough. I cannot continue in a place that does not respect me.”

These rifts are not new. Since 2022, when Jackson negotiated his own contract without an agent, there have been rumors of disagreements with the board of directors.

Jackson has publicly complained about the team not investing enough in wide receiver and offensive line – weak positions that often force him to save himself with his feet.

This season, even though the Ravens are leading the AFC North, Jackson missed several team meetings and made vague statements about his “uncertain future.”

But the “more serious” reason that sources revealed is truly shocking: Jackson is said to have endured implicit discrimination because of his “different” playing style (dual-threat QB of color), while traditional white quarterbacks were favored.

A source close to Jackson said: “Lamar felt like he was being treated like an ‘athlete’ and not a ‘real quarterback’. The internal comments, the personnel decisions – it all hurt him deeply.”

The reaction from Ravens fans was mixed: sadness, anger and understanding. The hashtags #ThankYouLamar and #LamarDeservesBetter climbed to the top of global trends in just a few hours.

Many fans wrote: “Lamar has given us everything, now it’s time for him to find a place to respect him.” Others criticized the leadership: “Bisciotti and DeCosta destroyed our legacy.”

Coach John Harbaugh, who always defended Jackson, appeared visibly emotional: “Lamar is the heart of this team. We will be forever grateful to him. But I understand your decision.”

Jackson’s future is now the focus of attention. Teams like the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants, and Atlanta Falcons are rumored to pursue him in free agency. With his rare combined running-throwing ability, Jackson could receive a new record contract.

The Baltimore Ravens now face a future without Lamar – a once unimaginable prospect. From poor boy in Pompano Beach to Baltimore icon, Lamar Jackson didn’t just change the way quarterbacks were played – he changed an entire city.

When the season ends, Lamar’s “This will be my last game” will echo forever in the hearts of Ravens fans. Not the end of a player – but the end of an era.