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Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson to halt contract negotiations once regular season begins

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will stop contract negotiations when the regular season starts.

After Saturday's practice, Jackson confirmed for the first time that he will cut off talks by Week 1 of the regular season, which is four weeks away.

"We're coming up to it. It's coming up," Jackson said when asked about a hard deadline. "The season's coming up. We're going to be good for the season."

Asked if it's fair to say he wants a contract done or not done by Week 1, Jackson replied, "Yeah, for sure.