Lamar Jackson stays with Baltimore Ravens

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

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Davante Adams backs Brady to play for the Raiders

— 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