With the start of the NFL season just days away, the Baltimore Ravens and former MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson have still not agreed to a contract extension with negotiations described as “an uphill battle” as the quarterback represents himself and reportedly seeking a fully-guaranteed contract.
With less than a week before the Ravens open their season against the New York Jets on Sept. 11, the two sides are running out of time to make a deal, but apparently, contract negotiations are continuing.
According to CBS NFL insider Josina Anderson, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti will never agree to a fully guaranteed deal, like the Cleveland Browns gave new quarterback Deshaun Watson. However, Anderson did reveal that the Ravens have sent an improved offer to Jackson.
Countdown to the Lamar Jackson contract decision. Will any more guaranteed money get added to the deal? S. Bisciotti would never green light a Deshaun Watson-style fully guaranteed deal at all. Jackson has a strong argument for more. My understanding is an improved offer is out.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 5, 2022
“Countdown to the Lamar Jackson contract decision,” Anderson Tweeted. “Will any more guaranteed money get added to the deal? S. Bisciotti would never green light a Deshaun Watson-style fully guaranteed deal at all. Jackson has a strong argument for more. My understanding is an improved offer is out.”
With such a high-caliber quarterback still unsigned and potentially hitting the free agent market if the two sides cannot come to a deal, the NFL world had plenty to say about the situation.
Seems like take it or leave it time. Hope they can find some common ground and just put this thing behind them. https://t.co/0AdWZ7nWB5
— Jake Louque (@jakelouque) September 5, 2022
https://twitter.com/RuiterWrongFAN/status/1566770517809549312?s=20&t=ZxZCe_jhrSehlmpFhjScUA
Something that’s worried me for awhile is whether Bisciotti is taking the reigns from EDC in negotiating bc he refuses to give a fully guaranteed deal and is trying to protect his owner friends from having to do so in the future. https://t.co/eC69uHW5kw
— Josh Siegel (@_joshsiegel_) September 5, 2022
https://twitter.com/rhormes_/status/1566788148188925953?s=20&t=ZxZCe_jhrSehlmpFhjScUA
In a blind madden sense that negates human emotion, the Ravens would benefit more from an extension that starts next year. Low cap hit in 2023 with more room to make big acquisitions. https://t.co/CpztxxU08s
— Spencer Schultz (@ravens4dummies) September 5, 2022
https://twitter.com/LamarHeisman/status/1566794908924624899?s=20&t=ZxZCe_jhrSehlmpFhjScUA
There’s no telling if the two sides will come to an agreement, but Lamar Jackson’s cryptic Tweets certainly don’t give a lot of optimism about the situation.
