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Ravens Expect Lamar Jackson Extension Before March Deadline

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC · How we work

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Ravens GM Eric DeCosta expects a contract agreement with quarterback Lamar Jackson before March.
Jackson is under a five-year, $260 million contract that runs through 2027.
His 2027 salary-cap hit will be $84.3 million, which the Ravens deem unsustainable.
Jackson represents himself without an agent and will not negotiate during the season.
The Ravens aim to finalize the extension before the season opener against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

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Ravens GM Eric DeCosta expects a contract agreement with quarterback Lamar Jackson before March.
Jackson is under a five-year, $260 million contract that runs through 2027.
His 2027 salary-cap hit will be $84.3 million, which the Ravens deem unsustainable.
Jackson represents himself without an agent and will not negotiate during the season.
The Ravens aim to finalize the extension before the season opener against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.