While his dazzling play on the field has generated numerous headlines over the years, recent injury and ongoing contract uncertainty has garnered most of the recent news regarding the Ravens' quarterback.Jackson, a two-time Pro Bowler and 2019 league MVP, is entering the biggest offseason of his career as his current contract is set to expire. Jackson played under the fifth-year option this past season after he and the Ravens were unable to come to terms on a long-term deal this past offseason.While he continued to play at a high level when healthy, Jackson's 2022 season will be remembered for how it ended, with him mi sing the season's final five games -- including Baltimore's Super Wild Card Weekend lo s in Cincinnati -- with a knee injury. This season marked the second straight year that saw Jackson mi s games down the stretch due to an injury. BAL Michael Conforto Jersey QB #8 CMP%62.3YDs2242TD17INT7YD/Att6.88 There is plenty of uncertainty regarding Jackson's future as he and the Ravens look to re-start the proce s of contract talks. Here's what we do know about Jackson's future regarding his contract situation, including key upcoming dates, both sides' options and what will likely play out. Despite previous failures, the Ravens are reportedly as far as coming to terms on a future deal with Jackson. While progre s was reportedly made when the two sides spoke during the season, a long-term deal was never close to being finalized.Guaranteed money has reportedly been the main thing that has prevented a deal from already taking place. Jackson reportedly turned down a six-year deal this past summer that would have included $133 million guaranteed. Jackson, however, is reportedly hoping to receive an equal amount of guaranteed money that received when the traded for him last offseason. Watson' Yoenis Cespedes Jersey s entire $230 million contract was guaranteed.While the Ravens' reported offer would have surpa sed what Broncos quarterbackcurrently makes in terms of annual salary, the amount of guaranteed money wasn't enough to convince Jackson to sign the deal. Similar to Watson's record-breaking deal, it's clear the Ravens will have to make history if they want to keep Jackson in Baltimore in the form of guaranteed money. Baltimore can i sue the franchise tag on Jackson anytime starting at 4 p.m. on February 21 through 4 p.m. ET on March 7. Barring the unexpected, the will likely tag Jackson during this time span. This denies Jackson the chance to test free agency while giving Baltimore several additional months to try to work out a longterm deal.A tag would pay Jackson an estimated $45.2 million for the 2023 season.If he is tagged, Jackson has several options. He could not sign his franchise tag until after training camp but ahead of the start of the regular season, as players are not allowed to practice unle s they Mookie Wilson Jersey are under contract. Former All-Pro running backdid this in 2017 after he and thewere unable to come to terms on a long-term deal. Bell eventually signed his franchise tag ahead of Pittsburgh's first regular season game.Jackson would have to sign his tag prior to the Ravens' 11th regular season game in order to play in 2023 while receiving some of his salary. If Jackson would happen to sit out the entire season, the Ravens could franchise tag him again for 2024, but it would count as the team's second tag of Jackson. This likely will not happen, Dwight Gooden Jersey but if the Ravens wanted to entertain trading Jackson, they could do so beginning on March 15, the official start of the new league year. Baltimore could begin po sible talks two days prior when the league's negotiating period begins. To trade Jackson, the Ravens would first have to apply the franchise tag prior to the start of the new league year.Rest a sured that the Ravens would receive generous compensation -- likely in the form of two future first-round picks and several other draft picks -- if they traded Jackson, who at 26 still has plenty of prime years remaining in his career.While he hasn't always liked some of their personnel decisions (especially the team's decision to deal Marquise Brown during the 2022 NFL Draft), Jackson has not publicly expre sed any desire to leave Baltimore. The Ravens, after all, constructed an offense tailored to his unique skillset after making him a first round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Along with contractural desires, Jackson is likely hoping for more help and le s reliance on his prowe s as a runner moving forward. The Ravens' continued reliance on Jacob DeGrom Jersey Jackson's running has contributed to his recent injuries. Baltimore would be wise to tweak its offense moving forward while allowing Jackson the chance to make more plays with his arm rather than his legs.The odds of Jackson and the Ravens parting amicably while allowing him to test free agency is as likely as Lloyd Christmas ending up with Mary Swanson at the end of . Jackson is too good of a player to simply let go without compensation, and the Ravens are still hopeful that the two sides can work out a deal that can keep Jackson in tow for the long haul.Given how far away the two sides were this past fall, Jackson will likely be franchise tagged before the start of free agency. As noted above, that will give both sides roughly four more months to work out a longterm deal. Things will get interesting, however, if the two sides can't work out a deal before the start of the season. At that point, Jackson can decide to whether to skip training camp, several regular season games or the entire season altogether.