Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson may once again set the bar as the NFL’s highest-paid player.
According to Reuters, head coach John Harbaugh addressed the topic at the league’s annual spring meeting, confirming that discussions are ongoing regarding Jackson’s contract, which he signed in 2023 for five years and $260 million. With hefty salary-cap figures approaching in 2026 and 2027, the Ravens could be looking at restructuring the deal. A key comparison in negotiations is Josh Allen’s $330 million contract, which included $250 million in guarantees.
“The value is the top,” Harbaugh said. “When Lamar gets paid, he’s going to be the highest-paid player in football, just like he was last time. I think every contract he signs till he decides to hang up his cleats, he’s going to be that guy.”
Currently, Jackson ranks ninth in the league with an average annual value (AAV) of $52 million. Adjusting his contract could provide the Ravens with greater flexibility to extend key players set to hit free agency, including safety Kyle Hamilton and tight ends Isaiah Likely and Mark Andrews.
Harbaugh acknowledged the ongoing discussions but did not provide a timeline for a potential new deal.
“There’s been conversations about that internally, I know. How far along that is or whatever, I don’t know,” Harbaugh said. “That’s going to continue to have to be addressed, really with all those guys. You have to manage that dance, the salary-cap dance. Lamar is the main part of that because he’s the franchise player. That’s a possibility, I think. Sooner or later, definitely it’s going to have to happen.”
As the Ravens navigate their financial future, Jackson’s contract remains at the center of their long-term strategy. Whether an adjustment comes this offseason or further down the line, it’s clear that the former MVP will remain a financial priority for Baltimore.
SOURCE: eurweb.com