Ravens' Lamar Jackson Extension Talks Stall, Free Agency Looms

0:00On April 4th, the Baltimore Ravens are rebounding from a rough 8-9 record in 2025 that kept them out of the playoffs. Their top priority now is shielding quarterback Lamar Jackson after a shaky offensive line let him get sacked 36 times last year. They took a big loss when three-time Pro Bowl Center, Tyler Linderbaum, bolted to the Las Vegas Raiders, leaving a huge hole up front. Team brass knows the drill, signing guards John Simpson and Jovon Gwynn plus Center, Danny Pinter to plug the gaps. Last season's line ranked 28th in pass blocking efficiency and dead last in run blocking at some spots. Meanwhile, President Sashi Brown laid it out simple, win the division, protect Lamar, pound the run game, and lock down on defense. Fans and analysts see the stakes high with Jackson's playoff mark sitting at three wins and five losses at starter. The defense wasn't elite either, landing 18th overall with pass coverage ranked 30th, coughing up nearly 248 yards.

1:01Through the air per game, injuries sideline Lamar for four games, dropping his yards and touchdowns, but he's still elite. Talks for a new extension hit a wall, even with Jackson repping himself like before. No deal inside, and his current five-year pack runs through 2027 with no franchise tag option, that means free agency calls in 2028, where he could chase over 60 million a year like Dak Prescott. Raven's front office moved quick on some roster tweaks to chase Super Bowls again, but locking in Lamar long-term is the real clock ticking. They got a step up to keep their contender window wide open. I'm Cory with the story. That's your NFL news today update AI powered and always on.