OWINGS MILLS, Maryland – Quarterback Lamar Jackson said he spoke to the Baltimore Ravens about his contract status this week, but the former NFL MVP did not comment on whether he would appear on training camp or play. at the start of the season without a new one. agreement.
Jackson, however, expressed confidence when asked if he thought he would play for Baltimore for the rest of his career.
“I look forward to it,” Jackson said Thursday. “So yeah, I got it.”
Jackson, who will earn $ 23.016 million with his fifth-year option in 2022, said his absence from the organized team’s three-week volunteer activities was unrelated to the contract. He showed up at the mandatory mini-camp on Monday, which was the first time he had been at the Ravens’ facilities since the season ended five months ago.
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When asked if he would play in Week 1 without a new contract, Jackson said, “We’re in talks right now.”
A few minutes later, Jackson was again asked if he would show up at training camp and play the season without an overtime. “We’re having a conversation about it. I don’t know,” he replied.
Jackson expressed contempt for the impact of Deshaun Watson’s contract on his situation. After being traded to the Cleveland Browns in March, Watson signed a five-year, $ 230 million, fully guaranteed contract, which is $ 80 million more guaranteed than anyone in the NFL had ever received.
“I’m a man of my own,” Jackson said. “I don’t care what these guys get.”
For much of last year, Ravens officials have said Jackson has shown no urgency in starting negotiations. Jackson said he had “a conversation” with the team about his contract.
“We’re just keeping it private,” he said.