NFL Exec: Ravens-Lamar Jackson Contract Standoff Could Get ‘Interesting’
Summary
The Baltimore Ravens and their quarterback Lamar Jackson have not yet agreed on a new contract. Jackson may ask for a trade if he feels the team is not serious about meeting his contract demands, especially if he performs very well this season.Key Facts
- Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are currently stuck in contract talks.
- The team considered trading Jackson earlier but now seems to want to keep him long-term.
- An NFL executive said Jackson might ask for a trade if talks don't improve.
- Jackson has a contract clause that stops the Ravens from using a franchise tag on him, giving him more control.
- His current pay is $52 million a year, but some think he deserves more compared to quarterbacks like Joe Burrow and Josh Allen, who earn $55 million annually.
- The Ravens may not want to pay Jackson as much and hope he will agree to less money since he is a local player.
- Jackson’s agent has said they want full guaranteed money and could ask for a trade if the deal is not done before training camp.
- If Jackson has a strong season, his negotiation power will increase.
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