New offensive coordinator Declan Doyle joins Jackson in a new offensive framework. Doyle, who recently helped orchestrate a high-powered attack with the Chicago Bears in 2025, is anticipated to bring innovative, rapid-fire play-calling that could maximize Jackson’s unique skill set. While Doyle wasn’t the primary play-caller for Chicago in 2025, he contributed to the Bears’ offensive success, finishing the year among the league’s more explosive units. With Doyle leading an offense that features a dynamic quarterback at its center, the Ravens envision significant improvements in efficiency and scoring.
In addition to a refreshed offensive leadership, the Ravens are expected to have stronger protection for Jackson. The 2026 draft brought in offensive guard Vega Ioane from Penn State, a standout who did not allow a sack during his collegiate 2025 season. Across the last two college seasons, Ioane has yielded zero sacks on more than 800 offensive snaps, including 298 snaps in 2025. Ioane is projected to slide into a starting role and help stabilize Jackson’s pocket presence, allowing the passing game and rushing attack to operate more smoothly.
The Ravens also diversified and upgraded their pass-catching corps to give Jackson more weapons. Rounding out the group are wide receivers Ja’Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt, Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Devontez Walker, and LaJohntay Wester. Lane stands out with size, standing around 6-foot-4 and 208 pounds, and is expected to become a major target alongside the Ravens’ other receivers. This group aims to provide Jackson with a mix of big-body mismatches and shifty playmakers to create more YAC (yards after catch) opportunities and stretch defenses.
The intent behind these moves is straightforward: keep Jackson healthy, boost the offense’s scoring output, and recapture the form that made him a perennial MVP contender. If Doyle’s scheme design, Ioane’s protection, and the revamped wide receiver group gel quickly, the Ravens could leverage Jackson’s rare athleticism to impose a more potent, balanced offense.
Beyond the X’s and O’s, the roster construction signals a broader commitment to sustaining a competitive dynamic around Jackson. The 2026 offseason was described by some observers as franchise-altering, with capital invested in coaching, talent acquisition, and strategic depth aimed at fueling a return to top-tier performance. While the road to success in the NFL is never guaranteed, the combination of an improved offensive design, better protection for Jackson, and a richer supporting cast provides a clear pathway for the Ravens to contend at a high level in 2026.
As the season progresses, attention will focus on how quickly the offense integrates the new coaching philosophy and personnel. If the system clicks and Jackson can consistently execute at MVP levels, Baltimore could reestablish itself as a formidable force in the league and contend for a deep playoff run.
