On an evening dedicated to selecting the best new talent to play in the NFL, it turned out to be a player drafted in 2018 who made all the headlines on Draft Night
The NFL’s 2019 MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens agreed in principle to a new five-year contract extension, the team announced on Thursday. The new five-year contract between quarterback Jackson and the Ravens is valued at $260 million, making him the highest-paid player in the league, according to multiple reports. The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport was the first to break the news. According to the reports, the deal includes $185 million guaranteed.
Can’t wait to light up M&T for the next five years. Let’s get it.” In March, Jackson requested a trade from the Ravens after the team applied the non-exclusive franchise tag on the quarterback after failing to come to terms on a long-term contract over the last two years. Last season, the 26-year-old threw for 2,242 yards, 17 touchdowns and ran for 764 yards along with three touchdowns in 12 games played. This year the Ravens offense will also be boosted by the pickup of Odell Beckham Jr.
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