Summary
The Baltimore Ravens are working to sign a new contract with Lamar Jackson before the NFL free agency starts on March 11. The team wants to renegotiate Jackson's contract to free up money for other players. If no new deal is reached, it could lead to financial challenges and uncertainty about Jackson's future with the team.
Key Facts
- The Baltimore Ravens are in talks with Lamar Jackson to extend his contract.
- Free agency for NFL teams begins on March 11.
- Lamar Jackson currently carries a $74.5 million salary cap hit.
- The Ravens want to reduce Jackson's cap hit to free up funds for other players.
- If no new deal is signed, the Ravens may restructure Jackson's contract to create over $30 million in cap space.
- Pushing Jackson's contract into future years could cause higher costs in 2026 and 2027.
- Lamar Jackson represents himself in the contract negotiations.
- The team aims to extend Jackson's contract beyond 2028 when he becomes an unrestricted free agent.
