“Dolphins Were Second”: Old Lamar Jackson Tweet Resurfaces Amid Trade Rumors

Samnur Reza | 25/12/2025
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson gets ready to take the field during the second half of their game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sept. 7, 2025.

At 7-8 and sitting second in the AFC North, two games behind the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens are running out of road. They would need more than a prayer to sneak into the playoffs. And even if they somehow get there, the roster is banged up enough that a real Super Bowl run feels like a long, long shot. And that’s why a Lamar Jackson trade talk has started to pick up online.

Many around the league, in fact, believe a John Harbaugh-Lamar Jackson divorce after the 2025 season is imminent. Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston recently poured fuel on that fire, writing, “The Ravens should look at possible trades, which could net them two or three first-round picks.” He also claimed Harbaugh has “become tired of Jackson.”

So, with a trade firmly in play, the bigger question is where Jackson would land. And more importantly, where would he actually want to go?

Twitter seems to have an answer, as fans have uncovered an old tweet from Lamar revealing his preferred team. During his contract dispute with Baltimore three years ago, Jackson joined a fan discussion about potential destinations and made his choice very clear.

“I grew up a Dallas fan but dolphins were second no doubt,” Jackson penned.

The fan discussion actually started when Jackson liked an edited picture of himself in a Dolphins uniform. Can you imagine? Well, why not, since Miami will likely be looking for quarterback options next season.

With $53 million QB Tua Tagovailoa benched in favor of a seventh-round rookie, the team could roll the dice on a trade if it ever comes to that. Plus, Jackson was born in Florida, so it’s not that far-fetched.

But why did Jackson pick Dallas as his first choice? He was born in 1997, when the Cowboys had won three championships in four years, coining the “America’s Team” label. For Jackson to grow up loving a team like that makes perfect sense.

Still, Jerry Jones’ team already has a $60 million QB in Dak Prescott through 2028, so that option is off the table. Jackson is set to make over $50 million in 2026 and 2027, which is close to Tua’s payout, making Miami a very realistic landing spot. Whether the Ravens would entertain that trade in the offseason, especially with a cap situation around $34M-$39M next year, is another story.

Well, we’ve seen crazier trades. So again, why not?

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Samnur Reza

Samnur Reza is an NFL editor for The SportsRush. He holds a degree in English Honors and joined The SportsRush editorial team in 2023. Having previously worked as a freelancer and several media outlets, Samnur has been religiously following the National Football League for the past six and a half years. Samnur first started following football after Tom Brady's cameo in Ted 2. It wasn’t long before he found himself grabbing a bucket of popcorn to enjoy football games. Samnur now diligently follows most NFL athletes, their family members, and the NCAA. He considers himself a diverse writer, having covered almost every corner of the football world. He does, however, have a special interest in athlete-centric stories. Whenever they engage in off-field ventures or charitable activities, Samnur enjoys reading and writing about them. Samnur had already authored over 1500 NFL-based articles before becoming an editor. His editorial journey began just a little over two years ago. Beyond football, Samnur is a true cinephile with an extensive repertoire of films. He’s also fond of cats and has a furry friend named ‘Eva.’ During his free time, Samnur enjoys playing video games, currently immersed in Elden Ring (New Game +6).

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