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 Jan 16, 2021 1:47 PM ET

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.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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