Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has turned down a six-year, $290m contract extension with the team that drafted him in 2018, according to a report.
Jackson is expected to hold out for a bigger sum, as Baltimore’s recent offer only included $160-180 million in guaranteed earnings.
Cleveland Browns QB DeShaun Watson signed a guaranteed $230m deal in March of this year, which has changed the landscape of QB contracts in the league.
Lamar Jackson turned down a six-year, $290M contract with roughly $160M-$180M guaranteed, per @mortreport and @diannaESPN
When asked if he is going to wait it out the whole season, he replied, "we'll see" pic.twitter.com/j4YCaQpO41
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) September 12, 2022
The 25-year-old former MVP led the Ravens to victory on the NFL’s opening weekend for 2022, with three passing touchdowns and 213 yards alongside six rushing attempts.
Lamar Jackson with a perfect 55-yard TD to Rashod Bateman.
Not great for the "he can't throw" crowd.pic.twitter.com/eC060hakpI
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 11, 2022
Jackson is next in action this Sunday as the Ravens host the Miami Dolphins, who cruised to an impressive 20-7 win over Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots to kick-off another NFL season.
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