Lamar Jackson Signs Record-Breaking $260 Million Contract Extension with Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has agreed to a five-year, $260 million contract extension, with $185 million guaranteed. He is now the highest-paid NFL player thanks to the contract. Prior to choosing to remain with the Ravens, Jackson was given the non-exclusive franchise tag, allowing him the opportunity to negotiate with other teams. Due to a knee injury, Jackson was forced to miss the final six games of the 2022 campaign. Despite this, Jackson had a successful season in which he threw for 2,242 yards, 17 touchdowns, and only seven interceptions. He also ran for 764 yards and three more touchdowns. Jackson's future with the Ravens had been a subject of discussion for months before his contract was extended. A report that Jackson had declined a sizable offer from the team appeared in September 2022, but he later denied the claim. Just 10 days prior to Jackson's signing of his new contract, Jalen Hurts had agreed to a five-year extension worth $255 million, includi...