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Contract Extention
The contract extension of Lamar Jackson, the star quarterback of the Baltimore Ravens, has been a topic of much speculation and controversy in the past few months. Jackson, who won the NFL MVP award in 2019, was set to play the 2022 season on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract, making $23 million fully guaranteed. However, he and the Ravens failed to agree on a long-term deal before his self-imposed deadline of Sept. 9, 2022. This led to Jackson requesting a trade in March 2023, claiming that the Ravens had "not been interested in meeting my value" .
However, in a surprising turn of events, Jackson and the Ravens announced on April 27, 2023, that they had reached an agreement in principle on a five-year contract extension that would keep him in Baltimore through the 2027 season . The deal was reportedly worth $260 million, making Jackson the highest-paid player in NFL history . Jackson said in a video posted on the team's Twitter account that he was excited to "light up M&T Bank Stadium for the next five years" . The deal came just hours before the start of the NFL draft, where the Ravens had two first-round picks .
The contract extension of Jackson was a relief for many Ravens fans, who had feared losing their franchise quarterback to another team. Jackson had led the Ravens to the playoffs in four of his five seasons with the team, although he missed most of the 2022 season due to a knee injury . He is widely regarded as one of the most dynamic and versatile players in the league, with his ability to run and pass with equal efficiency. The Ravens hope that with Jackson secured for the near future, they can continue to compete for championships in the AFC.
Who are Ravens and Lamar Jackson ?
The Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The Ravens have won two Super Bowl championships, in 2000 and 2012, and have made the playoffs 13 times since their inception in 1996.
Lamar Jackson is the current quarterback of the Ravens. He was drafted by the Ravens in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He is known for his dual-threat abilities as a passer and a runner. He won the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2019, becoming the second unanimous MVP in NFL history. He also holds several NFL records, such as the most rushing yards by a quarterback in a single season (1,206) and the most 1,000-yard rushing seasons by a quarterback (3).
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