- May 21, 2026
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Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, which means he's already in elite company in league history. He has also never led the Ravens to the Super Bowl, which means there's a glaring hole in his résumé. So where will Jackson stand among the league's all-time greats when his career is over?
Jackson says it's too soon to say.
Asked what legacy means to him now, after eight seasons in the NFL, Jackson said he isn't thinking about it.
"That's a good question," Jackson said. "I really don't have an answer for that question. I was not expecting that. I really don't think about my legacy. I just try to be the best player I can be, keeping God first and doing what I can do when I can do it, being on the field and just trying to be the best player I can be at every moment."
Jackson said he thinks the time to reflect on legacy will be when he's considering whether to retire.
"I don't really think about my legacy. Probably when I start thinking about retiring, I'll probably be thinking about that — but not now," Jackson said.
The 29-year-old Jackson has plenty of time left to shape his legacy. Perhaps by winning a Super Bowl MVP to go with those two regular-season MVPs.
Jackson says it's too soon to say.
Asked what legacy means to him now, after eight seasons in the NFL, Jackson said he isn't thinking about it.
"That's a good question," Jackson said. "I really don't have an answer for that question. I was not expecting that. I really don't think about my legacy. I just try to be the best player I can be, keeping God first and doing what I can do when I can do it, being on the field and just trying to be the best player I can be at every moment."
Jackson said he thinks the time to reflect on legacy will be when he's considering whether to retire.
"I don't really think about my legacy. Probably when I start thinking about retiring, I'll probably be thinking about that — but not now," Jackson said.
The 29-year-old Jackson has plenty of time left to shape his legacy. Perhaps by winning a Super Bowl MVP to go with those two regular-season MVPs.