Jackson becomes highest-paid quarterback in NFL at $260 million
If you want something done right, sometimes you just have to do it yourself. That was Lamar Jackson’s approach to his contract negotiations and he signed for five years and $260 million, with $185 million of it guaranteed while representing himself in the talks with the Baltimore Ravens.
Jackson’s mega deal came just hours before the first round of the NFL Draft. With quarterbacks all the rage heading into the first round, it seems only fitting that a proven, former NFL MVP would get some clarity about his situation.
Baltimore Ravens betting odds
- Super Bowl: +2500
- AFC: +1500
- AFC North: +280
- Win Total: 9.5 (-120/100)
- Make Playoffs: Yes -130 / No +110
It didn’t seem like there was a huge market for Jackson, and possibly even a little bit of collusion from teams hoping to keep QB salaries down after the enormous five-year, fully-guaranteed $230 million deal that Deshaun Watson signed with the Browns. It turns out that Jackson got more money overall, but not as much of a guarantee.