Lamar Jackson Era

When Should the Ravens Offer Lamar Jackson an Extension? : Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson inked a five-year, $260 million dollar deal to remain with his team in April of 2023, ending an ugly period in which Jackson felt undervalued not just by his team, but by the NFL as a whole. Since agreeing to remain a Raven, Jackson has discovered a second part of his prime, rattling off two consecutive healthy seasons after a few years of inconsistency and tacking on two First Team All-Pro appearances along with being named Most Valuable Player within a year of resigning. Baltimore can't afford to procrastinate on Jackson's next deal, which they're still three years out from having to manage. The team has cap hits of $74.5 million to look forward to in the final two years of the deal, starting in 2026, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, which another extension can level out over a longer period.

NFL players are closer to competing in flag football at the Olympics, but don't expect Lamar Jackson to suit up. In a reported unanimous vote, league owners approved Tuesday to authorizes the league to work with the NFL Players Association, the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), and the relevant Olympic authorities to implement rules governing the participation of NFL players in flag football, which makes its Olympic debut in 2028 in Los Angeles. continue reading...