Summary
The Baltimore Ravens are considering changes to Lamar Jackson's contract as they prepare for the upcoming NFL offseason. Jackson's contract is set to take a large portion of the team's salary cap, which could limit the Ravens' ability to improve their team. The Ravens want to keep Jackson long-term while making necessary adjustments to build a more competitive team.
Key Facts
- Lamar Jackson declined a contract extension from the Ravens in 2022.
- He initially requested a trade after getting the non-exclusive franchise tag in March 2023.
- Jackson later signed a five-year, $260 million contract, the largest in NFL history at that time.
- His salary cap hit will increase to $74.5 million for the 2026 season.
- The Ravens are considering restructuring Jackson's contract to manage team costs better.
- The team and Jackson need to find a solution to ensure flexibility for team improvements.
- Despite personal accolades, Jackson's team has only reached the AFC Championship once since he became the starter.
- The Ravens finished the last season with an 8-9 record and missed the playoffs.
