After the drama in the last months, in the end, Lamar Jackson will continue to be the quarterback of the Baltimore Ravens. Jackson signed a 5-year deal as it was made official today.
We’ve agreed in principle on a 5-year contract extension with QB @Lj_era8‼️
😈😈😈😈 pic.twitter.com/tQj1Rzqcha
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 27, 2023
The QB wanted to leave the franchise but ended up signing the highest-earning contract in Baltimore’s history.
Baltimore tweeted to confirm the news of keeping Lamar with the new extension.
FULL CONTRACT DETAILS: 5-year, $260M deal for Lamar Jackson. (via @rapsheet)
The new highest-paid player in the NFL. pic.twitter.com/AvFp9kJWoA
— NFL (@NFL) April 27, 2023
“From the beginning of the year, there’s been a lot of he said; she said—a lot of tension.
A lot of head-scratching going on. Now for the next 5 seasons, there’s a lot of legion going on,” Jackson said, showing up a football with a Ravens logo. “Let’s go. I can’t wait to run there, can’t wait to be there. Can’t wait to light up our stadium for the next 5 years.”
Lamar Jackson has the highest AAV on a contract in NFL history:
◽️ Jackson — $52 million
◽️ Jalen Hurts — $51 million
◽️ Aaron Rodgers — $50.2 million
◽️ Russell Wilson — $48.5 million
◽️ Kyler Murray — $46.1 million pic.twitter.com/kMopysrDVJ— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) April 27, 2023