Ravens, Lamar Jackson Reportedly Set to Enter Contract Extension Talks
With new Head Coach Jesse Minter in place and his staff nearly complete, the Ravens’ top priority now becomes working out a contract extension with Lamar Jackson.
Owner Steve Bisciotti said last month that he wants a new deal with Jackson finalized before the start of free agency (March 11) because the quarterback’s $74.5 million cap hit would hinder the Ravens’ financial flexibility.
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo said the Ravens and Jackson are expected to enter contract talks in the near future, and he squashed speculation that the team would consider trading the two-time MVP.
“I know the speculation has begun: ‘Could the Baltimore Ravens potentially trade Lamar Jackson?’ Nah. Not feeling that,” Garafolo said on “NFL GameDay Morning” on Sunday. “In fact, let’s turn our attention to a potential contract extension.”
Garafolo added that Jackson was involved in the search for a new head coach and offensive coordinator.
“He was on the virtual interviews with head coaching candidates. He was consulted for the offensive coordinator job, which went to Declan Doyle,” Garafolo said. “Steve Bisciotti, the owner, loves him. Add all that up and folks would be flabbergasted if the Ravens potentially moved on from Lamar Jackson.”