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Mahomes’ deal redefines the quarterback pay ladder
sports26 days ago

Mahomes’ deal redefines the quarterback pay ladder

Patrick Mahomes’ eight-year deal averaging about $63.1 million per year pushes the quarterback market to new heights and will shape the negotiations for the next wave of stars. Players most likely to chase or anchor deals in the wake of his contract include Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Baker Mayfield, and rising stars such as C.J. Stroud, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Bo Nix, and Sam Darnold, with 2026-27 window opportunities and team cap dynamics influencing how aggressively teams and agents push for new deals.

via NBC Sports|
#joe-burrow#lamar-jackson#nfl
Ravens Bank on Lamar Jackson and a New Era to Spark Turnaround
sports29 days ago

Ravens Bank on Lamar Jackson and a New Era to Spark Turnaround

Analysts see the Ravens rebounding this season thanks to a revamped defense under Jesse Minter and an overhaul of the offense under Declan Doyle, with Lamar Jackson at the center, a new offensive language taking hold in practice, and rookies Zion Young and Elijah Sarratt making waves at minicamp; staying healthy and executing the system could restore the Ravens' playoff-caliber identity.

via Baltimore Ravens|
#baltimore-ravens#declan-doyle#lamar-jackson
Mahomes’ Mega Deal Rewrites the QB Market, Triggers Lamar Jackson Speculation
sports29 days ago

Mahomes’ Mega Deal Rewrites the QB Market, Triggers Lamar Jackson Speculation

Patrick Mahomes’ $504.75 million extension, with $239.05 million in new money and a $64 million annual value starting in 2027, sets an NFL-record benchmark and fuels talk about how closely Lamar Jackson can approach that value given his two-year remaining deal and prior restructures; insiders suggest Jackson could wait until 2027 to maximize his leverage, while pundits note the market could shift and even Roquan Smith might be the next high-paid defender as the Ravens navigate the cap.

via Baltimore Ravens|
#lamar-jackson#nfl-contract#patrick-mahomes
Lamar Jackson Adapts to a New, Demanding Offense Under Declan Doyle
sports1 month ago

Lamar Jackson Adapts to a New, Demanding Offense Under Declan Doyle

Lamar Jackson is adjusting to a new offense installed by Declan Doyle, with the quarterback saying he’s being challenged by unfamiliar terminology and a tougher, more intense coaching approach; Doyle is pushing him hard, sometimes with expletives, and Jackson says they push each other and learn from one another; Jackson’s 6-7 record last year came with 21 TDs, 7 INT, and a career-low 349 rushing yards (two rushing TDs).

via NBC Sports|
#baltimore-ravens#declan-doyle#lamar-jackson
Garrett Trade Redefines Ravens' Path Back to the Playoffs
sports1 month ago

Garrett Trade Redefines Ravens' Path Back to the Playoffs

Two blockbuster trades reshaped the NFL: Cleveland sent Myles Garrett to the Rams for Jared Verse and multiple picks, while the Patriots acquired A.J. Brown from the Eagles. From the Ravens’ perspective, Garrett’s exit means Baltimore won’t face a game-wrecker in-division this season (save for a potential Super Bowl rematch), the Rams’ title chances rise, and Cleveland gains draft capital plus a rising edge rusher. The piece also notes Lamar Jackson’s contract-extension timeline remains unsettled as Baltimore looks to rebound with new leadership and a fortified roster.

via Baltimore Ravens|
#aj-brown#browns-rams-trade#lamar-jackson
OTAs Ignite Stafford’s Future, Jackson’s Contract Talk, and NFL QB Buzz
sports1 month ago

OTAs Ignite Stafford’s Future, Jackson’s Contract Talk, and NFL QB Buzz

Week 1 OTAs produced early-season headlines: the Rams’ Stafford-time over extension and a potential handoff to Ty Simpson, with Davante Adams and Puka Nacua highlighting a revamped unit amid Nacua’s rehab and looming contract questions; Justin Herbert returned after Europe tour; Lamar Jackson signaled he’s not chasing a fully guaranteed deal with Baltimore; Patrick Mahomes rejoined practices wearing a knee brace as he readies for the season; Bears coach Ben Johnson touted Luther Burden III’s potential, and Cleveland’s QB questions hint at a summer-long quarterback race involving Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel.

via Sports Illustrated|
#lamar-jackson#mahomes#otas
Ravens QB Embraces a Fresh Start Under New Coaching Regime
sports1 month ago

Ravens QB Embraces a Fresh Start Under New Coaching Regime

Lamar Jackson says the Ravens’ coaching change to Jesse Minter feels like a breath of fresh air, after being shocked by John Harbaugh’s departure; he thanked Harbaugh and is building a relationship with Minter and the new Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle, while embracing the energy and new scheme during OTAs and looking ahead to the season.

via Baltimore Ravens|
#baltimore-ravens#jesse-minter#john-harbaugh
Lamar Jackson Lets Guaranteed-Deal Debate Go, Focuses on 2027 Cap Realities
sports1 month ago

Lamar Jackson Lets Guaranteed-Deal Debate Go, Focuses on 2027 Cap Realities

Lamar Jackson said he won’t revisit the fully guaranteed contract talk and will keep negotiations private after Ravens restructured his deal in March to cut the 2026 cap by nearly $40 million, leaving a projected $85 million cap hit in 2027; there’s no extension yet, and while he says he could stay in Baltimore, future questions remain while the current contract stands.

via NBC Sports|
#2027-cap-hit#baltimore-ravens#contract-extension
Ravens’ Schedule Win: Favorable Path After Release
sports1 month ago

Ravens’ Schedule Win: Favorable Path After Release

FOX Sports labeled the Baltimore Ravens as one of the big winners of the NFL schedule release, highlighting a favorable 2026 slate (no 2025 playoff teams until Week 8, home games vs Jaguars and Chargers, and light travel) plus rest advantages and a prime Monday Night Football matchup with the Chargers; the piece also previews Ravens OTAs and storylines surrounding Lamar Jackson’s new offense.

via Baltimore Ravens|
#lamar-jackson#nfl#otas