Lamar Jackson Contract: A Distraction for the Ravens, Not Lamar

Lamar Jackson's contract extension is a distraction for the Baltimore Ravens. The quarterback turned down a five-year offer worth $250 million with $133 million fully guaranteed from the Ravens, but the team still wants to keep him.

Lamar Jackson is done with the contract negotiations. He wants to focus on football. The media keeps pressing him. Lamar came to the media session with a bag of popcorn. He didn't give much of it away. This season is going to be great. Jesse Palmer will pop up at any moment to say it.

Lamar Jackson is a free agent and doesn't have a contract. The Dolphins want to sign him, but he's not sure about his future. Bill Belichick mentioned Jackson's contract during a press conference. Fans are speculating about the possibility of him joining the Patriots. The Patriots and Ravens are playing in Gillette Stadium in Week 3. They are going to play a game in which the Ravens need to win. It's a common trend for fans to speculate about players. This is the case with the Jackson situation. He's an MVP candidate. Belichick is aware of that.

The negotiations between the Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson have stalled. John Harbaugh is confident that Jackson will sign a contract extension. It's a trend that is becoming more common for players to represent themselves in contract negotiations. Russell Okung believes that players should be able to negotiate their own contracts. He believes it's scary for agents to let players negotiate for themselves. The NFL is used to taking advantage of players. Okun is also a Black player. "He's pushing up against a myriad of narratives all at once."

Lamar Jackson is holding out to get a contract extension from the Ravens. The team knows his value but he has yet to lead them to the playoffs. He has a 1-3 record in the postseason. The success of the team this season will play a major role in Lamar's contract.

There is a lot of speculation about the future of Lamar Jackson in Baltimore. The team is trying to secure a contract for him before the season starts. Coach James Urban is not worried about Jackson's ability to stay focused. The future is unknown, but his talent is. He is good at focusing on the task at hand. There will be a long and interesting discussion about Lamar and the team. It will give the fans electric football highlights. They will talk about him and his future for the rest of the year.