It seems reports of the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson not being close in contact talks were premature given the two sides have reportedly not discussed a long-term extension.
"I've actually heard they haven't started yet. ... I don't believe they've actually started yet," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on the Pat McAfee Show.
Ben Volin of the Boston Globe cited two sources that said the opposite earlier this week, reporting the Ravens and Jackson had discussions that had not been productive.
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