Ever since the 2021 NFL season ended, the Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson have reportedly been working towards a contract extension.
With the latest report, it seems like all of the work is only coming from one side. NFL reporter Mike Garafolo said on the NFL Network that Jackson didn’t “even reply” to the Baltimore Ravens’ latest contract offer.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported earlier this week that the Ravens feel “confident” that a longterm deal with Jackson will happen.
“I just talked to somebody with the organization,” Fowler said. “I was told they’re going to get this done. They’re determined to do a long-term deal with Lamar Jackson. They feel confident that it is going to happen eventually. But the Ravens have sort of put this in Lamar Jackson’s court. They’ve kind of said, ‘Hey, when you’re ready to talk some particulars, come back to us, we will hash this out.’
Lamar Jackson has not done that yet. Maybe that’s strategic. It’s also March. There’s five or six months before anything would have to get done before the season. And so, the team remains confident. Something will shake out here, somewhat soon. But right now, they have 22 unrestricted free agents they’re focused on. Could make some cuts. They have to address several positions. They’re more focused on that right now.”
Jackson’s rookie contract with the Ravens enters a fifth and final season in 2022, and the quarterback is set to play the upcoming campaign on his $23 million fifth-year option.
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Through 49 regular season starts, the 25-year-old is 37-12. In 58 games, he has completed 64.1% of his passes for 9,967 yards and 84 touchdowns to 31 interceptions. When he tucks the ball and runs, Jackson has added 3,673 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Jackson is going to play for the Ravens this year. We know that. He is under contract. It’s just a matter of he will be doing it under a new contract.
