In a stunning move, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson announced today that he is retiring from fantasy football, effective immediately. The news sent shockwaves through the fantasy football community, leaving millions of players and fans reeling.
Jackson, a perennial top pick and fantasy darling, cited “too much stress” as the reason for his sudden departure. “I just can’t take it anymore,” he tweeted. “The constant pressure to perform, the endless waivers and trades…it’s just not worth it.”
Fantasy football platforms are scrambling to adjust, with many players left without a quarterback just weeks before the season starts. “This is a disaster,” said John Doe, a fantasy football commissioner. “We’ll have to redo our entire draft.”
The NFL has yet to comment on Jackson’s decision, but sources close to the player suggest that he may still play in the actual NFL season. The fantasy football world is left to wonder: what’s next?