Ravens Poised for Game-Changing Move: Lamar Jackson’s Future Hangs in the Balance

So here we go again—the Baltimore Ravens find themselves staring down a colossal decision that’s got the NFL buzzing louder than a swarm of mid-July cicadas. Lamar Jackson, the fleet-footed maestro who dances around defenders like they’re just cones in his backyard drill, might soon be packing a paycheck that breaks the league’s bank. Remember when his rookie contract talks had everyone flipping channels? Well, fasten your seatbelt, because this time, Baltimore’s gearing up to make him the highest-paid player in all of football. Can a running QB really justify being the king of the dollar bills? Sure, his postseason highlight reel might leave you scratching your head, but hey—when you’ve got two MVP trophies on the mantel and moves that defy logic, maybe the sky’s the limit. As the Ravens inch closer to sealing the deal, one question lingers: Are we witnessing the dawn of a new era in quarterback compensation, or just another chapter in Lamar’s rollercoaster saga?

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 04: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens gestures during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. — (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

The Baltimore Ravens have a big decision to make.

It seemed like just yesterday when their contract talks with Lamar Jackson were the biggest topic in the NFL.

However, the time is up for them and their quarterback again, and they reportedly will take a different approach this time around.

According to reports by Rickey Scoops and Jacob Flewellen (via Ravens Nation LIVE), Baltimore is about to make Jackson the highest-paid player in the NFL.

: The Ravens intend to make Lamar Jackson the highest paid QB in the NFL before the start of the season, per @RickeyScoops.

: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is expected to sign a contract before the season that would make him the highest-paid player in the NFL, per @JacobFlewellen. pic.twitter.com/JPH9FrgFpe

— Ravens Nation 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀 (@LIVERavenNation) August 4, 2025

While they could wait a little longer before striking a deal, the Ravens could settle this matter before this season begins.

Jackson negotiated his five-year deal in 2023 on his own.

Despite not having an agent, and with plenty of outside noise, he managed to get a staggering $260 million, with $185 million guaranteed.

However, that contract also sparked rumors about league-wide collusion.

It runs through the 2027 season, and he’s slated to make just under $43 million this season and $52 million in each of the following two.

As things stand now, Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys has the highest annual value among NFL quarterbacks, a four-year deal worth $240 million.

With that in mind, Jackson could earn at least $65 million per season in his new contract.

The two-time NFL MVP has established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the game, and he has a strong case for being the single greatest running QB the league has ever seen.

Though his lack of postseason success raises some serious questions, he’s arguably worth every penny that’s about to come his way.

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