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Lamar Jackson Signs Five-Year Deal After Contract Rejections

4/12/2026

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Lamar Jackson, quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, declined two separate three-year, fully guaranteed contracts before signing a five-year deal in 2023.
An appeal ruling in the NFL Players Association collusion case indicates the Ravens defied NFL attempts to discourage guaranteed contracts.
The NFLPA's grievance argued team-wide collusion to limit guarantees, but the panel found insufficient evidence.

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Lamar Jackson, quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, declined two separate three-year, fully guaranteed contracts before signing a five-year deal in 2023.
An appeal ruling in the NFL Players Association collusion case indicates the Ravens defied NFL attempts to discourage guaranteed contracts.
The NFLPA's grievance argued team-wide collusion to limit guarantees, but the panel found insufficient evidence.