SI.com · Sep 11, 2022
Lamar Jackson Rejected Contract Offer From Ravens, per Report
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens were unable to agree upon a contract decision ahead of the quarterback’s self-imposed deadline on Friday, meaning that he’ll play out the fifth year of his rookie contract this season.
On Sunday, additional details about the negotiations came to light, just before Baltimore took the field against the Jets. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter, Jackson turned down a five-year extension offer worth over $250 million with $133 million guaranteed at signing.