Lamar Jackson's Make-or-Break Season

0:00On April 8th, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens still haven't locked in a long-term deal, putting the two-time MVP in a make-or-break spot for. The 20-26 season, his salary cap hit stays manageable at $34 million next year, but it explodes to $84 million in 20-27, which could cripple the team's budget. ESPN analyst Lewis Ridic broke it down, saying that massive number makes it tough for Baltimore to build a Super Bowl contender around Jackson. Without slashing it through an extension, he even floated the idea that the Ravens might par ways if no deal gets done. Fans and experts are buzzing because ditching a star like Lamar in his prime feels wild, but the Ravens prioritized the franchise over any one player. That cap crunch would scare off top free agents and limit roster moves big time. Melkhyper Jr. chimed in too, predicting that of 20-26 go south, Baltimore grabs a quarterback in the first round of the 20-27 draft.

1:00It's a high-stakes gamble either way. This saga's got everyone on edge could reshape the AFC North before we know it. That's your NFL News Today update, AI-powered and always on.