Eric DeCosta "optimistic" about a deal for Lamar Jackson before March
DeCosta said the Ravens want a deal done soon as Jackson seeks a new contract and the team weighs salary-cap implications.
- On Wednesday, Baltimore Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta expressed optimism about reaching a contract extension with quarterback Lamar Jackson before March.
- After previous negotiations failed, the Ravens restructured Jackson's five-year, $260 million contract to save money for 2026, increasing his 2027 cap hit to $84.3 million.
- Representing himself without an agent, Jackson negotiates directly with DeCosta, who emphasizes a "pact" to keep business private and describes talks as "communication."
- Without a new deal, the Ravens face a critical decision in 2027 when Jackson's contract carries an $84 million cap hit, forcing them to keep or trade him.
- Jackson has earned two NFL MVPs since the 2018 NFL Draft, though his 3-5 postseason record remains the primary metric for the organization's evaluation of his long-term future.
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Eric Decosta Is “Optimistic” That the Ravens and Lamar Jackson Can Come to an Agreement
Eric DeCosta, general manager of the Baltimore Ravens, voiced optimism on Wednesday that the team will be able to extend quarterback Lamar Jackson‘s deal before March. DeCosta stated: “I’m optimistic”. “I feel good about it.” “We would love to get a deal done as soon as possible.” “Lamar and I have a pact — as you all know, I’ve said probably 50 times — we’re not going to talk about business publicly”. “And it’s a different type of negotiation b…
Ravens' Eric DeCosta Opened Up About 'Optimistic' Lamar Jackson Situation
The conversations about Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson‘s future contract issues have not died down at all. After failing to agree on a new contract extension in the offseason, the Ravens restructured Jackson’s contract to save money for the 2026 season. Now the team faces a situation where Jackson’s 2027 season is his last under […]
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta Expresses Optimism For Lamar Jackson Contract Without Offering Any Real Reasons Why
The GM may have already run out of time with his QB, and also addressed signing a free-agent kicker, the health of his best defensive player and myriad other roster issues
Lamar Jackson Contract Extension Talks Updated By Ravens GM Ahead of 2026 NFL Season
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's five-year, $260 million contract expires after the 2027 season, but general manager Eric DeCosta expressed optimism that the team can get an extension done with the two-time NFL MVP by March during a chat with reporters on Wednesday.
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