NFL Exec Says Baltimore Ravens Should Expect More Lamar Jackson Contract Drama

TL;DR

NFL executives warn that the Baltimore Ravens should brace for more contract negotiations with Lamar Jackson over the next two seasons as he continues to excel. Jackson, a two-time NFL MVP, signed a five-year, $260 million contract prior to the 2023 season after a challenging negotiation process.

Key points

NFL executives predict more contract drama for Lamar Jackson
Jackson has been a standout player since the 2018 NFL Draft
He has received multiple accolades, including two NFL MVP awards
Jackson signed a five-year, $260 million contract in 2023
Negotiating his contract was a significant challenge

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A new report of opinions from executives around the NFL suggests the Baltimore Ravens better be prepared for more Lamar Jackson contract drama if he continues to perform at his current level over the next two seasons.

After being the final pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Jackson has been far better than the Ravens could have imagined. After showing his potential in six starts during his rookie season, he would emerge as one of the game’s best players at its most important position in the years following.

Since 2019, Jackson has earned Pro Bowl honors four times, is a three-time All-Pro, and is a two-time NFL MVP. The dual-threat QB is already the best signal caller in Ravens history, and it is why he landed a massive five-year, $260 million contract before the 2023 season. Yet, to get that deal done, it was an absolute struggle.

Jackson represented himself in negotiations and made demands to get a fully guaranteed deal and for the Ravens to be unable to put their franchise tag on him in the future. When discussions hit an impasse, he demanded a trade in March of 2023. However, after arduous back and forth talks, eventually a deal was hammered out.