Lamar Jackson

The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly facing a "big uphill battle" in getting a contract extension.

It's unclear what the Ravens offered, but it's hard to see any justification for Jackson taking a contract that gives him less than half of what Watson got in fully guaranteed money. (The NFL and NFLPA agreed on an 11-game suspension last week.) From Jackson's perspective, it's easy to see why he would want the Ravens to match that level of commitment. Cleveland even structured Watson's deal to minimize the "It's a really big, uphill battle, and the reason why, is because Lamar Jackson, he is representing himself," Glazer said. "That is so hard when you have to go up there [to the front office] and try to negotiate.

The Baltimore Ravens have reportedly offered Lamar Jackson more money than Kyler Murray, but the two sides still face an "uphill battle."

“That is so hard when you have to go up there [to the front office] and try to negotiate and let them tell you why you’re not worth a certain type of contract. But the Deshaun Watson deal kind of throws things out of whack, because I’m sure [Jackson] wants a fully guaranteed contract. “It’s a really big, uphill battle, and the reason why, is because Lamar Jackson, he is representing himself,” Glazer said on the broadcast. [August 22, 2022] Glazer says it's an uphill battle for Lamar to get an extension soon.

Lamar Jackson is carrying much of the weight for the Baltimore Ravens, but could it be that he is also literally carrying 25 pounds...

Last season, Jackson passed for 2,882 yards and 16 touchdowns and also led the Ravens with 767 rushing yards to go with a couple of rushing scores. As a dual-threat quarterback, who’s constantly outgaining Ravens running backs on the ground, Lamar Jackson is the most lethal offensive weapon for his team — and arguably in the entire NFL. Lamar Jackson is carrying much of the weight for the Baltimore Ravens, but could it be that he is also literally carrying 25 pounds more this time compared to last season?

While the Baltimore Ravens continue to be the kings of the preseason, there are more pressing matters that they must address. First, it is.

The Baltimore Ravens would love to get their franchise quarterback and former league MVP Lamar Jackson signed to a contract extension before the regular ...

A report from Jay Glazer claims the deal handed out to Deshaun Watson is playing a part in negotiations between the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson.

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer says that Ravens already offered more than Kyler Murray's deal, but are hesitant to go the fully guaranteed route.

LAMAR JACKSON looks like a whole different animal from the quarterback of old in terrifying signs for defenders.The 25-year-old is a former league MVP.

The Baltimore Ravens reportedly face a "really big uphill battle" to extend Lamar Jackson after offering him a deal bigger than Kyler Murray's five-year, ...

Baltimore is up against the clock to find a resolution in negotiations with its franchise quarterback. That Watson-Browns pact, which carries an AAV of $46 million, marked the most money guaranteed at signing for a player in NFL history. Arizona gave Murray a five-year, $230.5 million extension with $160 million guaranteed last month. [Over the Cap](https://overthecap.com/). "It's a really big uphill battle here and the reason why is because Lamar Jackson, he's representing himself, and it's so hard when you have to go up there and try to negotiate, and for them to tell you why you're not worth a certain type of contract. [Deshaun Watson](https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/commanders/deshaun-watson-maintains-innocence-after-11-game-suspension-settlement-nfl?chrcontext=WVIT) deal Glazer referenced is a [fully-guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract](https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/commanders/report-browns-acquire-deshaun-watson-trade-texans?chrcontext=WVIT) the quarterback received from the [Cleveland Browns](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/browns/cleveland-browns-2022-schedule-watson-return-week-13-vs-texans?chrcontext=WVIT) in March. [2018 NFL Draft](https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/looking-back-2018-nfl-draft-after-baker-mayfield-dealt-panthers?chrcontext=WVIT). [Over the Cap projects](https://overthecap.com/franchise-transition-and-rfa-tenders) the franchise tag for a QB in 2023 to be worth $31.5 million. "But the Deshaun Watson deal kind of throws things out of whack here, cause I'm sure [Jackson] wants a fully-guaranteed contract. [set a Week 1 deadline](https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/08/13/lamar-jackson-sets-week-one-deadline-for-new-contract/?chrcontext=WVIT) in contract negotiations with the [Baltimore Ravens](https://www.nbcsports.com/national/ravens?chrcontext=WVIT). [already offered Jackson](https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/08/21/report-ravens-have-offered-lamar-jackson-more-than-kyler-murray-received/?chrcontext=WVIT) a contract bigger than the [massive extension](https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/nfl-rumors-cardinals-give-kyler-murray-massive-five-year-contract?chrcontext=WVIT) fellow quarterback [Kyler Murray](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/cardinals-remove-kyler-murrays-film-study-clause-contract?chrcontext=WVIT) recently landed. But they've already offered him more than Kyler Murray got," Glazer said.

Jackson is entering the final year of his rookie deal and is due roughly $23 million in 2022. National Football League. Get more from National ...

[ National Football League](/stories/nfl/panthers-announce-baker-mayfield-as-starting-qb-for-opener) [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/tom-brady-returns-to-buccaneers-after-extended-time-away) [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/giants-kayvon-thibodeaux-out-3-4-weeks-with-mcl-sprain) The Ravens are gearing up for a bounce-back season after finishing the 2021 campaign with an 8-9 record, good for last place in the AFC North. He has also averaged 992.7 rushing yards and 5.3 rushing touchdowns per season during that stretch. Huntley went 13-for-14 for 129 yards and one touchdown, while Brown finished 10-of-13 for 91 yards and two scores.

Jay Glazer dropped some big news on Lamar Jackson's contract situation on Sunday evening. The Fox NFL Insider reported that Jackson has been offered more ...

Jackson is coming off a 2021 campaign that saw him compile 2,882 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. The deal also includes $103.3 million in guaranteed money. NFL fans think that Jackson is worth more than Murray and should be given a fully guaranteed deal.

The Baltimore Ravens reportedly face a "really big uphill battle" to extend Lamar Jackson after offering him a deal bigger than Kyler Murray's five-year, ...

Baltimore is up against the clock to find a resolution in negotiations with its franchise quarterback. That Watson-Browns pact, which carries an AAV of $46 million, marked the most money guaranteed at signing for a player in NFL history. Arizona gave Murray a five-year, $230.5 million extension with $160 million guaranteed last month. [Over the Cap](https://overthecap.com/). "It's a really big uphill battle here and the reason why is because Lamar Jackson, he's representing himself, and it's so hard when you have to go up there and try to negotiate, and for them to tell you why you're not worth a certain type of contract. [Deshaun Watson](https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/commanders/deshaun-watson-maintains-innocence-after-11-game-suspension-settlement-nfl) deal Glazer referenced is a [fully-guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract](https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/commanders/report-browns-acquire-deshaun-watson-trade-texans) the quarterback received from the [Cleveland Browns](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/browns/cleveland-browns-2022-schedule-watson-return-week-13-vs-texans) in March. Kyler Murray, Cardinals: $46.1 million (5-year, $230.5 million contract) [Over the Cap projects](https://overthecap.com/franchise-transition-and-rfa-tenders) the franchise tag for a QB in 2023 to be worth $31.5 million. [2018 NFL Draft](https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/looking-back-2018-nfl-draft-after-baker-mayfield-dealt-panthers). "But the Deshaun Watson deal kind of throws things out of whack here, cause I'm sure [Jackson] wants a fully-guaranteed contract. [already offered Jackson](https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/08/21/report-ravens-have-offered-lamar-jackson-more-than-kyler-murray-received/) a contract bigger than the [massive extension](https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/nfl-rumors-cardinals-give-kyler-murray-massive-five-year-contract) fellow quarterback [Kyler Murray](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/cardinals-remove-kyler-murrays-film-study-clause-contract) recently landed. But they've already offered him more than Kyler Murray got," Glazer said.