The Baltimore Ravens have been in the headlines for many reasons this offseason. Baltimore recently backed out of a trade that would have sent two first-round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for Maxx Crosby. Now, there are questions about quarterback Lamar Jackson’s future with the franchise.
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Jan 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rushes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
He is 29 years old. Jackson has two years remaining on his contract with the Ravens. Will Baltimore be willing to sign him to a long-term deal? During the 2025 NFL season, he completed 63.6% of his passes for 2,549 yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Jackson also rushed for 349 yards on 67 carries and two touchdowns, along with averaging 5.2 yards per carry. The truth is, he has been injured quite a bit over the last couple of years. Many fans are also wondering if he will be signed long-term or not.
NFL Analyst Questions About the Baltimore Ravens Potentially Signing QB Lamar Jackson to a Long-Term Deal
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Jan 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rushes the ball past Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Yahya Black (94) during the first half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Ravens offseason program under new head coach Jesse Minter is going to be starting on Monday. This is the first time in nearly two decades that offseason programs will not be happening under John Harbaugh.
Zachary Pereles of CBS Sports wonders about the Ravens star quarterback, “Does Lamar Jackson get an extension and/or report to offseason workouts?” He followed up his question and said, “Speaking of offseason workouts, there’s quite a bit more short-term interest regardingLamar Jackson’s attendance. Because they hired a new coach (Jesse Minter) this offseason, theRavens can begin their offseason workout program April 6. Minter isn’t sure if Jackson will be part of it.
“I know Lamar’s excited. I think he is excited about some of the changes,” Minter said at NFL league meetings,per ESPN. “We’ve had a lot of good connection points, but the offseason program is voluntary. We’re excited to get a chance to work with all the guys, whoever wants to show up. We feel confident that a lot of guys will be there.”
The Ravensrestructured Jackson’s deal to free up cap space this offseason, but really, he’s in the market for an extension; his current deal expires after the 2027 season. Jackson’s offseason participation has been inconsistent at best. With a new coach, new offensive coordinator (Declan Doyle) and new center afterTyler Linderbaum’s departure, the Ravens would love to have him.”
Baltimore maybe better off not signing him to a long-term deal right now. He will have a cap hit of over $34 million this season and over $84 million next season. Do the Ravens want to sign him to a long-term deal knowing that he will have a major cap hit in future years or see what happens under the new head coach? If things go sour with Minter in 2026, then the Ravens will have key decisions to make with Lamar after that.
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