Monday, Sep 13, 2021. 9:19 AM
Quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have had an encouraging dialogue about a contract extension, ESPN has learned.
Surprisingly, the star quarterback negotiates without the presence of an agent.
As the Ravenses prepare to play their inaugural game Monday night in Las Vegas, Jackson prefers to focus his energies on the game against the Raiders, and it would be for this reason that a deal has not yet been announced.
Talks ceased during the pre-season schedule and into the start of the season, but both sides expect to find common ground soon.
Last month, the Buffalo Bills smashed the bank to offer a new record pact for Josh Allen, who was in the same draft as Jackson, in 2018.
The deal between Jackson and the Ravens could be announced during the season, but the young general will have to have enough time to analyze the numbers, according to what we learn.
Jakcson missed ten days of activity during training camp after testing positive for COVID-19 at the end of July.
On several occasions, head coach John Harbaugh and general manager Eric DeCosta have mentioned that their priority is to give their quarterback a long-term contract.
The 2016 Heisman Trophy winner claimed he saw himself as a Raven “for the rest of his career.”
The 24-year-old will pocket $ 1.77 million in base salary this season, placing him 23rd among players in his position. His salary will skyrocket to $ 23.1 million in 2022, when he is in the fifth year of his current agreement.
The former 32nd overall pick has 30 NFL games since establishing himself as a starter midway through the 2018 season. He became the second player in history to be unanimously voted MVP in 2019.
Jackson is the first player in league history to total 5,000 passing yards and 2,500 rushing yards in his first three years.
