OWINGS MILLS (Md. — Quarterback Lamar Jackson Thursday’s statement by the President indicated that he is hopeful for a contract extension with The Baltimore Ravens He expects that negotiations will be completed in the end, but he doesn’t want them to drag out into the regular season.
Jackson responded, “I think so.” Jackson was asked if he believes that a deal with the Ravens will be reached. Yes. It seems so. We’ll see.
Will a deal be made before the Sept. 11, opening match against the New York Jets? “I told you there would be a cutoff [in talks]Jackson replied. “So, hopefully.”
Jackson is the only player in the NFL without an agent. He represents himself and has been eligible since last year for an extension. In that time, four quarterbacks have been (Deshaun Watson, Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers And Josh AllenThese deals have provided at least $150 million in guaranteed cash and three quarterbacks (Rodgers Murray and Watson) have received extensions of at least $45 millions per season.
Ravens officials had stated that they would like to hold contract talks for the majority of the offseason but Jackson didn’t show any urgency. Jackson says that Jackson and Eric DeCosta began to talk in June. Jackson confirmed that the Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta will meet with Jackson during training camp, when there is “mutual time.”
Jackson did not say whether he was interested in a fully guaranteed deal similar to the one that was offered to him. Cleveland Browns This season, Deshaun Watson was the quarterback. Watson was fully guaranteed $230 million
Jackson said, “Like I said to you, we have mutual conversation.” Jackson said, “I’m going keep that in-house for sure.”
Jackson, 25 years old, is entering the fifth year of his rookie contract and will be earning $23.016million. Baltimore would have to place the franchise tag onto Jackson if they don’t agree to an extension by March 7 to stop him becoming an unrestricted agent.
John Harbaugh, Ravens coach was optimistic about Jackson’s future.
Harbaugh stated, “Both parties are very motivated for the job to get done.” “I feel that’s it.
Jackson, the unanimous 2019 NFL MVP is coming off his most difficult season. Jackson threw 13 interceptions, a record-breaking number for a player. He also missed five games due to an ankle injury.
Jackson has been a top playmaker and winner over the past four years. Jackson was named the Ravens’ starting quarterback in the middle of the 2018 season. The Ravens have a 37-12 record (.755) when Jackson is on the field, while they are 2-5 (.285) when Jackson is not there.
Jackson showed great faith when he returned to training camp. This week, he participated in both full team practices. If players negotiate extensions, they will “hold on,” meaning they will report to training camp but not practice to reduce the chance of injury. Jackson has never thought about doing that.
“I want to win at all costs.” Jackson stated that Jackson just wants to be great. Jackson said, “I just want to be with my brothers.” I don’t want to leave them hanging. This is not me. That has never been me.