What exactly is the deal with the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson, specifically in terms of getting the former MVP signed to a long-term contract? Well, as we’ve known for quite some time now, the ball is firmly in Jackson’s court. The Ravens, particularly general manager Eric DeCosta, have repeatedly expressed a preparedness to get a deal done now, and even offered a hint of frustration that Jackson hasn’t been in a rush to get to the negotiating table.
Nothing has changed, apparently. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN recently published an Insider article looking into the contract status of a number of high-profile players this offseason—the overall takeaway is that he’s not convinced that Jackson actually wants to get a contract extension done this year.