Lamar Jackson still hasn’t inked that contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens, and with their 2026 season kicking off this Sunday, it’s a massive, looming cloud over the whole franchise. ESPN’s Adam Schefter dropped the news, confirming what everyone in Baltimore’s been dreading.
The Standoff Nobody Can Explain
Schefter’s report says Jackson’s been “reluctant” to negotiate a long-term deal, like, for whatever reason. What reason? Man, who knows! But it’s wild because the Ravens, they’re ready to pony up the cash, make him the highest-paid quarterback in the whole NFL. They’re trying to lock him down, keep their franchise guy happy, and he’s just… holding back.
2027 Is Coming Faster Than They Think
Right now, Jackson’s locked in through the 2027 season. So yeah, he’s under contract for a bit. But when your star QB is playing under a deal he clearly doesn’t wanna extend, and the team’s willing to break the bank, that just screams future headache, you know? Every snap, every game, it’s gonna have that “what if” hanging over it until this thing gets sorted.
Baltimore kicks off their 2026 season this Sunday, and honestly, the game against whoever just got a whole lot more complicated. This isn’t just about winning or losing Week 1, it’s about the future of their entire organization, and it feels like it’s hanging by a thread.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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