Overview
- Lamar Jackson reiterated his commitment to Baltimore during late-May voluntary workouts and said he will keep extension talks private.
- No long-term extension has been reached and the Ravens used a March restructure to lower 2026 costs while creating a projected $84 million cap hit for 2027.
- Jackson holds strong leverage because he represents himself, retains protections in his current deal including a no-tag clause, and still has two years left on his 2023 contract.
- Analysts project Jackson’s next deal would be market-setting with Spotrac estimating about $62.6 million per year and industry estimates ranging roughly $61 million to $65 million annually, with multiple executives expecting him to press for full guarantees.
- If Baltimore does not agree to a new structure by next spring, the large 2027 charge could force the team to choose between a record-level guarantee or significant roster cuts and salary shifts that would affect players and coaching plans.