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The Baltimore Ravens have failed to reach a contract extension agreement with quarterback Lamar Jackson, meaning he will play the 2022 NFL season under his fifth-year option. The Ravens can use the franchise tag on the quarterback for next season but those choices can get pricey quickly and will only further irritate Jackson when it comes to eventually securing a long-term deal.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson will make $23.016 million on his fifth-year option. After the season, the Ravens could …
– Put the non-exclusive tag on him (that # would $29.7M right now).
– Put the exclusive tag on him (that # would be $45.5M right now).
– Sign him long-term.
– Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) September 9, 2022