March 20, 2026, 1:43 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
The Baltimore Ravens<\/a> find themselves in a familiar and somewhat enviable position when it comes to Zay Flowers. On one hand, landing on a list of the league’s most underpaid players highlights just how impactful he\u2019s been early in his career. On the other hand, it also underscores a reality that the organization won\u2019t be able to avoid forever.<\/p>\n Most would agree with this next statement. Flowers has already outperformed the expectations tied to his rookie deal. A former first-round selection and now a two-time Pro Bowler, he has quickly become one of Lamar Jackson\u2019s most reliable and explosive weapons. Production like that doesn\u2019t typically come at a bargain, yet Baltimore is currently benefiting from exactly that. His modest cap hit, $2.5 million in 2026, provides some roster flexibility. It also allows the Ravens to allocate resources elsewhere while still fielding a dynamic offense.<\/p>\n Zay Flowers lands on a list of the NFL’s most underpaid players.<\/p>\n There’s another side to this coin, though, as you might expect. As is always the case with ascending stars, the bill eventually comes due. With a fifth-year option available, the Ravens have some control over the timeline in terms of when Zay Flowers will be offered a long-tern deal, but that only delays the inevitable.<\/p>\n If Flowers continues on his current trajectory, he won’t just be looking for a raise. He’ll be positioned to command top-tier wide receiver money. In the meantime, he recently landed Bleacher Report’s list of every NFL team’s most underpaid player<\/a>. Here’s what Brad Gagnon, the writer of this story, had to say.<\/p>\n