The question sounds absurd, but it gained serious traction Wednesday when Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston reported that Ravens coach John Harbaugh has "become tired" of Jackson and the preferential treatment he's received from the franchise.

Harbaugh pushed back hard on the accusation.

"So, I don't know where that's coming from," Harbaugh told reporters Wednesday. "I've never seen that ever. That's not something that I've ever witnessed, and I'm in every meeting."

The bombshell timing is devastating. The Ravens just fell to 7-8 on the season after a Week 16 loss to the New England Patriots, with Jackson suffering a back injury that forced him to leave the game early. Baltimore's playoff hopes are now on life support—they must win out and get help this weekend to have any shot at postseason play.

Jackson remains questionable for Week 17. Meanwhile, extension discussions between the two-time MVP and the franchise continue in limbo. He has two years remaining on the five-year deal he signed in 2023, but he ranks just 10th among NFL quarterbacks in average annual salary—putting him behind the eight-ball in contract negotiations.

Miami Dolphins

A South Florida native, Jackson played high school football at Boynton Beach Community before becoming a star at Louisville. Homecoming has appeal.

Beyond sentiment, the Dolphins are likely hunting for a quarterback this offseason. They benched Tua Tagovailoa after being knocked out of playoff contention in Week 15, signaling his tenure in Miami may be finished.

The price would be steep. Cutting Tagovailoa costs Miami up to $99 million in dead money, and that's before accounting for a possible Jackson extension.

Head coach Mike McDaniel's job security is murky, too. He's weathered hot seat rumors all season as Miami misses the playoffs for a second consecutive year.

If the Dolphins retain McDaniel, pairing Jackson with one of the league's premier offensive minds could produce explosive results. He'd likely form the fastest quarterback-running back duo in NFL history with De'Von Achane, who has posted 1,267 rushing yards, 5.8 yards per carry, and eight rushing touchdowns despite Miami's dysfunction.

Jaylen Waddle would be a reliable top target, though Tyreek Hill may depart. The offensive line is a problem, though—Miami ranks 23rd in pass-block win rate and 30th in run-block win rate. That's a significant drawback for Jackson.

Las Vegas Raiders

The Geno Smith experiment has failed. The Raiders are hunting for a new quarterback, and Jackson could transform a moribund offense that ranks dead last in yards and scoring entering Week 17.

The downside: Raiders receivers are pedestrian. Tre Tucker leads all Raiders wideouts with just 617 receiving yards. Jakobi Meyers, the second-leading receiver, wasn't even on the team for the full season after being traded in early November.

The upside: Brock Bowers might be the league's best tight end, with 680 receiving yards and seven touchdowns despite subpar quarterback play. Sixth overall pick Ashton Jeanty shows promise at running back.

Head coach Pete Carroll faces his own hot seat rumors, so organizational stability is unclear. But Las Vegas sits on $104 million in cap space (per OverTheCap.com), giving them flexibility to build around Jackson if he becomes available.

New York Jets

No team can offer more draft capital than the Jets. Following deadline trades with the Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts, New York can trade up to six first-round picks this offseason, plus four additional second-round picks in the next three drafts.

The Jets need a quarterback after Justin Fields' struggles. They hold the fourth overall pick entering Week 17, but a top-five selection might be the strongest offer any team could make for Jackson.

Head coach Aaron Glenn is expected to return for Year 2, per recent reports. The offensive infrastructure isn't inspiring—it's been lackluster with Fields—but Garrett Wilson remains one of the NFL's most promising receivers, and running back Breece Hall delivered another productive year and could be retained as a free agent.

The defense is a liability. New York ranks 21st in total defense and 30th in scoring defense after trading away cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams. Jackson would shoulder a heavy load, but Wilson and Hall could provide some help.

Honorable Mention

The Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings both have quarterback questions after disappointing second-year performances. The Cleveland Browns boast one of the league's top defenses but have been held back by quarterback play and possess abundant assets—though Baltimore would likely balk at a division trade.

If a two-time MVP entering his age-30 season becomes available, several teams should seriously consider making a move.