Ravens to explore extension for Lamar Jackson in offseason?

Lamar Jackson is expected to get paid soon. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Ravens to explore contract extension for Lamar Jackson this offseason

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 1/16/21

Lamar Jackson is expected to be next in line for a massive contract extension. Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes got paid, and now the former MVP is expecting to get a nice raise.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Baltimore Ravens are expected to explore a contract extension with Jackson this offseason.

From @NFLGameDay: The #Ravens are expected to explore a contract extension for QB Lamar Jackson this offseason, as the team is always open to early deals that make sense for both sides... Meanwhile... #Rams DT Aaron Donald (torn rib cartilage) will play, is crazy. pic.twitter.com/d8gjRhg4T4
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 16, 2021

It's not surprising that Jackson is due to get a hefty raise. The 2019 MVP has compiled a 30-7 record as Baltimore's starter while throwing for 7,085 yards. He also has 2,906 rushing yards and is the first QB in NFL history with multiple 1,000-plus-yard rushing seasons.

Mahomes is currently the NFL's highest-paid quarterback at $45 million per season. Watson ($39 million) and Russell Wilson ($35 million) are also among the highest-paid.

Rapoport also reported last week that Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is expected to receive a massive extension this offseason.

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