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Lamar Jackson sets hard deadline for contract talks as extension threatens to loom over Ravens season

Wednesday marked four days out from Baltimore's season opener, and Lamar Jackson still doesn't have a new contract.

After previously suggesting that Week 1 would mark the end of his negotiations, the Ravens quarterback set a firmer deadline while speaking with reporters on Wednesday.

"As of right now, you know, we're still talking," Jackson said. "The week's not over yet. But soon. Soon. Probably be a deadline. Probably be cut off after this week.

"Kickoff, I will not be talking about a contract. I'm thinking straight Jets around kickoff time.