What happened: NFL Films unveiled the No. 69 placement during Monday's release of the annual player-voted countdown. The 67-position fall from second overall follows a 2025 campaign where Jackson guided Baltimore to a Super Bowl title. Baltimore publicly disputed the calculation metrics following the league broadcast.

Why it matters: The annual peer balloting illustrates a sharp divergence between player sentiment and analytical evaluations entering training camp. Independent grading metrics, including PFF, recently slotted Jackson third among all starting quarterbacks ahead of his ninth NFL season.

What to watch: Baltimore reports to training camp later this month to begin its title defense. The league will unveil the remaining 68 spots on the countdown in scheduled broadcasts leading up to the preseason.