Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have had positive and ongoing dialogue about a lucrative contract extension, league sources told ESPN, but the star quarterback does not have an agent negotiating the deal.
A primary reason that Jackson and the Ravens haven't yet agreed to an extension is because his day job of playing quarterback has gotten in the way, although both sides expect to complete a deal.
But Jackson is immersed in his quarterbacking job and preparing for Baltimore's season opener Monday night against the Raiders in Las Vegas, so his negotiating skills have taken a back eat throughout training camp and into the season, according to sources.