With only three years in the NFL, two as the undisputed starter of the Ravens, Lamar Jackson He has already become one of the most important faces in the league and Baltimore is willing to do anything to retain the Louisville product. To the good fortune of the club, the passer does not want to leave M&T Bank Stadium.
In interview for ESPN, Jackson indicated that if he had a choice, he would like to stay with the Ravens throughout his career. “I would love to be here forever. I love Baltimore. I love the organization. I love everyone in the club. I hope that soon we can make something concrete, “he said.
At the moment, Lamar and Baltimore have time to negotiate. In April of this year the Ravens exercised the fifth year clause in the pin pact (worth $ 23.016 billion) and they have until free agency in 2023 to finalize a multi-year deal.
Jackson’s financial claims are unknownBut when considering his mark in the regular season (30-7) and the MVP achieved in 2019, you might think that he aspires to a pact similar to that of Patrick Mahomes (45 million dollars a year) or Dak Prescott (40 million dollars annually).
Clear priorities
Even though negotiating a new deal has been high on the Ravens’ agenda, Lamar indicated that his main objective is to transcend in 2021. Despite being nearly unstoppable in the regular season, he is 1-3 during the playoffs.
“I’m very focused on the campaign, I’m focused on trying to win. I’m not worried about whether it happens this year or the next. We do not know yet“, he sentenced.
