Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has broken his silence over the bombshell reports surrounding quarterback Lamar Jackson.Â
On Wednesday, an opinion piece in the Baltimore Sun accused the signal caller of sleeping in meetings, playing video games late into the evening and receiving preferential treatment.
The article, written by columnist Mike Preston, also claimed that it was ‘clear that coach John Harbaugh has become tired of Jackson’ amid ongoing trade rumors.
However, later in the day, Ravens coach Harbaugh addressed the claims directly to the media and insisted that he has an ‘A-plus’ relationship with the quarterback.
Speaking about the reports on Wednesday, Harbaugh said: ‘I’ll tell you how [I feel], as I’m pretty transparent with all the guys.Â
‘[I] had a great conversation with him this morning about a few things. Football, how he’s feeling, things like that. So our relationship is A-plus. I love him. Always have, always will. He’s fighting like crazy to get back.Â
A bombshell report released on Wednesday called out Lamar Jackson’s work ethic, insisted that he receives preferential treatment and suggested that coaches had become ‘tired’ of him
However, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh refuted those claims on Wednesday
Uh Oh: Ravens HC John Harbaugh speaks on his relationship with Lamar Jackson.
“Our relationship is A-plus. I love him. Always have, always will.”
He won’t be on Baltimore too much longer…
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 24, 2025
‘So, these reports… I don’t really need anybody speaking for me. So ask me, and I’ll tell you how I feel.’
Jackson suffered a back contusion over the weekend against the New England Patriots, joining a list of issues to his hamstring, knee, ankle and toe this season.Â
On Christmas Eve, Jackson was absent from practice as he healed from the latest ailment. It’s unclear if he’ll be healthy for the Ravens’ final two games of the season.
The 28-year-old is also in the midst of one of the worst statistical seasons of his career since being named a full-time starter.Â
His passing numbers are down, his 18 passing touchdowns are significantly lower than the 41 he had last year, and his anemic number for rushing attempts and yards has made Jackson nearly unrecognizable from his trademark dual-threat abilities.
The opinion piece published by The Baltimore Sun also accused Jackson of not putting in the necessary effort to properly maintain his health and conditioning.
‘The breakdown of an NFL player’s body is natural,’ Preston argues, ‘but Jackson could help himself.’
Preston further points the finger at Jackson and says, ‘He doesn’t need to be up late at night playing video games or falling asleep in team meetings.Â
Jackson has been injured multiple times this season, missing practice on Wednesday
Due in part to the injuries, Jackson is in the midst of the worst statistical season of his career
‘He needs to train more around The Castle [Baltimore’s training facility] instead of only attending mandatory minicamps, where he disappears after one day.’Â
The columnist’s criticism then turned to the team itself, suggesting ‘there are team rules and then there are rules for Jackson’ – saying the Ravens practice in the afternoons and not the mornings to appease him.Â
‘Once the Ravens become critical of Jackson,’ Preston writes, ‘he becomes more withdrawn. It’s a shame because Jackson isn’t a mean-spirited person, just an overgrown kid in an adult’s body.’
Should Jackson seek a trade, potential destinations include his hometown Miami Dolphins, who are now in the lurch after benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.Â
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Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks out on shock report accusing QB of ‘sleeping in meetings’