The Baltimore Ravens are weighing quarterback options after Lamar Jackson suffered a hamstring injury, and predictive trade coverage has centered on veteran quarterback Russell Wilson.
With the NFL trade deadline approaching and the Ravens at 1-4, multiple reports indicate Wilson could be available at a modest cost, keeping Baltimore on the short list if the club pursues an experienced starter to steady the offense.
Ravens Trade Rumors: Russell Wilson Emerges As Top QB Option for Baltimore
Recent reporting reflects a clear market picture. The New York Giants benched Wilson and, according to league coverage, have not actively shopped him, but executives believe he could still be dealt in the coming weeks.
Crucially, an acquiring team would only owe the prorated portion of Wilson’s $2 million 2025 base salary, a cap‑friendly structure that fits deadline math for a contender. The most cited price point is a Day 3 draft pick, which keeps Baltimore firmly in the conversation if the club goes external.
Baltimore’s football fit shows up consistently in predictive pieces. Wilson’s profile aligns with what the Ravens need on a compressed timeline: quick‑game timing to keep the passing menu intact, movement in the pocket to avoid negative plays, and red‑zone finishing to convert short fields into touchdowns.
The install curve with a veteran is shorter than with a younger passer, and the cap obligation is straightforward for the rest of this season. One report noted a possible suitor has fallen off the board, a reminder that the quarterback market shifts quickly as teams change plans.
Within that fluid landscape, Baltimore remains among the plausible destinations if the Ravens engage. Wilson is ranked 30th in PFSN’s QB Impact metric.
The Giants’ stance governs the next step. While they have not initiated a league‑wide auction, the reporting indicates openness to a deal if the offer meets their threshold. In parallel, Baltimore will continue to measure external options against internal familiarity with the system.
How Long Will Lamar Jackson Be Out for?
Initial reports identified the injury as a hamstring issue significant enough to trigger immediate contingency planning, with subsequent updates emphasizing evaluation rather than a declared target week. That leaves the Ravens on two tracks.
Internally, they can elevate depth that knows the protections, cadence, and situational packages. Externally, they can acquire a veteran who can step into those elements with a condensed install.
In practice, a veteran addition is attractive because it preserves offensive structure without a wholesale change. The early-down menu, third-down calls, two-minute operation, and red-zone concepts can remain intact with fewer adjustments to route stems and protection rules.
That is the backdrop under which Wilson’s name continues to surface — extensive starting experience, manageable in‑season salary obligations, and a reported acquisition cost that matches how deadline moves get done when a contender must steady the position quickly.
Baltimore’s decision will track the standard contender playbook after a quarterback injury. Assess the internal floor, compare it to the external veteran floor, and weigh acquisition cost against the need to keep the offense on schedule while the medical staff refines Jackson’s timeline.
If the franchise shops externally, Wilson is among the first names raised because the fit is clean and the path to integration is clear.