How much is Lamar Jackson’s contract worth with the Ravens?

In what seems like a crazy move now, quarterback Lamar Jackson sat available as the Baltimore Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on him back in March of last year, allowing him to negotiate with other teams. However, the reports were that little to no teams were interested in him, something that was considered strange considering the lightning-fast quarterback one of the best players in the league, which led to talks of collusion in the NFL. Well, in the end, Jackson finally signed with the Ravens.

But how much did he sign for? And is he still the highest paid player in the NFL?

The details of the Lamar Jackson contract with the Ravens

Lamar Jackson signed a five-year contract worth $260 million with a $185 million guarantee, which made him the highest-paid NFL player of all time. However, things have since changed...

Why was there suspected collusion with Lamar Jackson’s Ravens contract?

The Ravens announced the deal as a contract extension to his one-year, $32.4 million franchise tender, but he actually wasn’t under that contract anymore. Instead, it would be a regular five-year deal, meaning $52 million a year, meaning more than Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was previously the highest-paid player.

What Jackson had asked for (and the reason there was suspected collusion) was the deal that QB Deshaun Watson got - five years, $230 million, ALL guaranteed. In the end, the player got $185,000,000, which is no pocket change.

Who is the highest paid NFL player?

Joe Burrow is the current leader of the wage table, earning a sweet deal of $55 million ($275 million over 5 years) with the Cincinnati Bengals. Behind him, and just ahead of Lamar Jackson, sits the Los Angeles Chargers’ Justin Herbert, who rakes in $52.5 million ($262.5 million for 5 years). Oh, the pain of playing in the NFL...

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