and the are tied together, but only tentatively. With 2023 free agency around the corner, the star quarterback is under Baltimore's control after the team on Jackson Tuesday. Because the Ravens designated him a non-exclusive tag, other teams can negotiate with -- and make offers to -- the former MVP once free agency begins. It's anyone's gue s as to where Jackson will actually suit up in 2023.How, exactly, did we get here? Let's recap the quarterback's contract timeline with an overview:April 26, 2018 -- The Ravens draft Lamar Jackson No. 32 overall after trading up with the .June 5, 2018 -- Jackson signs a four-year, $9.47 million rookie contract with the Ravens, negotiating the deal alongside his mother, Felicia Jones, and without an official agent. Dec. 12, 2018 -- Jackson is named the Ravens' starting QB after going 3-1 in place of an injured .Feb. 1, 2020 -- Jackson is announced as
John Wall Jersey the unanimous winner of the 2019 NFL MVP after his Pro Bowl debut as a full-time starter, totaling 47 touchdowns and rushing for more than 1,200 yards while guiding a 14-2 finish by the Ravens.Jan. 3, 2021 -- Jackson logs a second straight 1,000-yard rushing season, but weeks later is forced to leave the Ravens' second playoff game early due to a concu sion. April 30, 2021 -- The Ravens exercise the fifth-year option on Jackson's rookie contract, securing
P.J. Tucker Jersey the QB through the 2022 season for a guaranteed $23M.June 24, 2021 -- Conflicting reports emerge about the role of Jackson's mother, Felicia, in negotiations toward a long-term extension with the Ravens. Eligible for a new deal entering his fourth NFL season, Jackson , albeit with Felicia .Dec. 12, 2021 -- Jackson suffers an ankle injury in a Week 14 lo s to the , then mi ses the final four games of the season, the Ravens' first non-playoff campaign since he took over under center. March 2, 2022 -- Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta to a new deal ahead of the QB's contract year, but suggests Jackson has yet to discu s an extension in earnest: "We will work at Lamar's urgency."March 18, 2022 -- The Ravens' rival Browns sign newly acquired QB to an unprecedented five-year, fully guaranteed $230M contract, prompting speculation Jackson will seek a similar per-year average ($46M).March 29, 2022 -- Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti on the notion that Jackson isn't ready to negotiate a new deal, telling reporters the GM can only do so much to bring Jackson to the table. He praises the QB regardle s, championing his "unique as hell" focus on winning a title rather than cashing in on an extension. March 30, 2022 -- Jackson downplays speculation that his unresolved long-term deal means he's planning a future split from the Ravens: "I love my Ravens," he . "I don't know who the hell (is) putting that false narrative out that I'm having thoughts about leaving. Stop (trying to) read my mind." July 21, 2022 -- The sign QB , drafted one year after Jackson, to a five-year, $230.5M extension.Aug. 21, 2022 -- The Ravens to secure him long term. But Jackson remains unsigned beyond 2022, apparently preferring a fully guaranteed deal in the mold of the Browns' Deshaun Watson. Sept. 9, 2022 -- Two days before their season
Houston Rockets Hats opener, the they will table contract discu sions with Jackson until the 2023 offseason: "We greatly appreciate how Lamar has handled this proce s and we are excited about our team with Lamar leading the way. We will continue to work towards a long-term contract after the season, but for now we are looking forward to a succe sful 2022 campaign." Dec. 4, 2022 -- Jackson in Week
Russell Westbrook Jersey 13 against the . Coach John Harbaugh says the QB's injury isn't season-ending, instead ruling Jackson "week to week."Jan. 12, 2023 -- After mi sing the Ravens' final five regular-season games, Jackson for the team's opening playoff game against the , tweeting that his knee is "unstable" and he can't give "100 percent" of himself. Still, Baltimore is to retaining the QB into 2023, with emergency plans to use the franchise tag in the offseason. Jan. 16, 2023 -- One day after the Ravens fall to the Bengals with starting in his place, Jackson to social media: "When you have something good, you don't play with it. You don't take chances losing it. You don't neglect it. When you have something good, you pour into it. You appreciate it. Because when you take care of something good, that good thing takes care of you too." Jan. 19, 2023 -- Harbaugh, who will go on to defend Jackson's absence from the playoff game, to which the QB did not travel, Jackson remains the team's franchise QB. Meanwhile, Greg Roman, the Ravens' offensive coordinator since 2019, .Feb. 14, 2023 -- The Ravens hire Todd Monken as their new coordinator, considering Jackson's previous input about a new hire but in their search. March 2, 2023 -- Wide receiver after the latter criticizes his own team's ability to develop
James Harden Jersey pa s catchers, arguing DeCosta has been "pointing the finger at us and Jackson " for offensive struggles. Bateman quickly apologizes.March 7, 2023 -- Hours before the franchise tag deadline, the Ravens on Jackson, temporarily retaining the QB for 2023 at a guaranteed $32.4M, but enabling other teams to negotiate with him at the start of free agency. In doing so, Baltimore forgoes the use of an exclusive tag, which would've guaranteed Jackson $45M and prevented him from speaking with other clubs.March 7, 2023 -- Several teams, including the , and , reportedly withdraw from potential pursuit of Jackson, even while entering the offseason with an apparent QB need. that NFL owners are not just wary of Jackson's injury history, but may be working together -- willfully or not -- to avoid a continuing trend of fully guaranteeing lucrative QB contracts.
