Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has reportedly signed a landmark deal with the team worth $260 million over five years (ESPN, NFL.com). The deal includes $185 million in guaranteed money, making Jackson the highest-paid player in the NFL (CBS Sports).
After months of uncertainty, negotiations between Jackson and the Ravens finally seem to have come to a close (Bleacher Report). General Manager Eric DeCosta expressed relief in getting the long-term deal done (Baltimore Ravens).
The signing is being called a “league-altering move” (CBS Sports) and puts Jackson in the same financial range as other star quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Dak Prescott (Yahoo Sports).
The deal also means Jackson will be staying in Baltimore for the foreseeable future and provides stability for the team’s offense (The Baltimore Sun).
However, the negotiations leading up to the deal were reportedly a long and complicated process (Ravens Wire). Despite this, the Ravens seem to be all smiles now that the deal is done (ProFootballTalk).
The signing of Jackson also coincided with the first day of the NFL Draft, where the Ravens made other moves such as landing defensive end Zay Flowers (Baltimore Ravens, The Baltimore Sun).
Overall, the extension marks a significant milestone for Jackson and the Ravens, and it will be interesting to see how this decision affects the future of the team and the league as a whole.
