The Baltimore Raven present on the watch, and not in the way we would normally interpret that statement.
The group has until Friday to consolidate the contract renewal with Lamar Jacksonand if the two sides can’t reach an agreement by then, Jackson has insisted he won’t reopen that door until the season is over.
“We’re still talking,” Jackson said of his ongoing discussions with the Ravens co. “The week isn’t over yet, but it’ll be soon. Maybe there’s a deadline soon. Maybe it’ll be cut after this week.”
Jackson will play the fifth year of his rookie-scale contract this season, which will bring him $23.106 million over the course of the campaign. He told reporters he had “no clue” whether he and the team were closer to an extension than they were in training camp.
“You’ll have to ask the person I’m talking to… talk to the GM about that,” said Jackson, who is currently negotiating without rep. “I’m comfortable [negotiating by myself]but it could be different because it’s your quarterback, not the NFL agent, stuff like that.
“I was pretty cool. Eric [DeCosta] was pretty cool with it. ”
If Jackson and Raven can’t come to an agreement, he’ll be eligible for a franchise card next season that could pay him $45 million. If he is not tagged, he becomes an unrestricted freelance worker.
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