Lamar Jackson: We're going to leave fully guaranteed contract conversation in the past
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Key Points:
- Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson addressed his contract situation during his first media session since the 2025 season ended, emphasizing privacy in ongoing discussions with the team.
- The Ravens restructured Jackson’s contract in March to reduce his 2026 cap hit by nearly $40 million, but his cap hit will spike to almost $85 million in 2027, prompting talks of a potential extension.
- Jackson declined to revisit his previous request for a fully guaranteed contract made in 2022, stating that conversation belongs to the past and focusing on the present situation.
- Despite unresolved contract issues, Jackson expressed a strong desire to remain with the Ravens, though uncertainty will persist until a new agreement is reached.