Baltimore Ravens GM Eric DeCosta laid it all out, expressing serious confidence that standout wide receiver Zay Flowers is absolutely locked into their future plans for a long-term contract extension. The team’s making it crystal clear, right as training camp kicks off, that Flowers ain’t going anywhere.
Keeping the Future Bright
DeCosta was not holding back on Thursday, telling folks straight up, “I love Zay. Zay wants to be here. We want Zay here.” Those are the words, man. Four words that scream commitment from both sides. He even gave major props to Flowers’ agents, Joel Segal and Geoff Garmhausen, and their VP of football operations, Nick Matteo, for doing the legwork on those “good conversations.” DeCosta called it a “work in progress” but sounded super “optimistic” that “at some point it gets done.” The Ravens already locked Flowers down through the 2027 season by picking up his fifth-year option earlier this offseason, valued at a cool $27.298 million. That move gives them some breathing room while they iron out the details on the bigger, longer deal.
Why This Kid Is the Real Deal
Seriously, who wouldn’t want to lock this dude up? DeCosta emphasized how much impact Flowers has made, both on and off the field, since he landed in Baltimore. “We love Zay. Zay is a phenomenal football player and his energy is infectious. I expect him to have a great year.” He’s quickly cemented himself as one of the league’s top young playmakers. The guy’s a two-time Pro Bowler, has stacked up consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons, and is coming off his best year yet in 2025. Flowers hauled in 86 receptions for a career-high 1,211 receiving yards, plus five touchdowns. He’s Lamar Jackson’s absolute go-to guy, stretching defenses and making explosive plays every week. Getting this new deal done sooner rather than later is just smart business, too, because elite wide receiver contracts are blowing up across the NFL, and locking him up now could save the Ravens millions before the market goes even crazier.
With both sides clearly wanting to stay together, the outlook is super promising. If DeCosta’s right, it’s just a matter of time before the Ravens secure one of the league’s brightest young receivers with that long-term extension. Get ready for another huge season from Flowers!
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