Will The Ravens Extend Lamar Jackson? Fantasy Football Outlook

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has accomplished plenty in his first five years in the NFL.

The former first-round pick has already had an illustrious career. If he can stay healthy, he has a legitimate shot at the Hall of Fame.

However, at this point and time, nobody knows where that career will continue, maybe not even Jackson himself. There are multiple rumors and reports circulating, so let's find out where he might land.

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Will The Ravens Extend Lamar Jackson?

Unless you haven't been paying attention, you know Jackson and the Ravens have had contract extension talks. Unfortunately, the talks haven’t progressed smoothly even though the team would like to have the former MVP back next year. The problem is the feeling may not be mutual.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Jackson was offered a $200,000,000 guaranteed contract by the team almost a year ago. It wasn't accepted by the QB, and he soon requested a trade after. The former first-round pick has been a Pro Bowler twice and was the league MVP in 2019 while making the Associated Press first-team. He wants to get paid. Apparently, just this past week, Baltimore appeared to have made a new offer to the franchise quarterback.

Unfortunately, the superstar has struggled to stay healthy lately. Over the past two years, the former MVP has missed 10 games, sitting out five in both seasons. With all that said, he is still one of the most talented players in the league, and his services would seem to be in high demand. Baltimore appears to be doing everything it can to retain him.

Which Team Will Sign Jackson This Offseason?

The Ravens' situation is a complicated one. The team is in limbo and at a perilous time. The NFL Draft is next week, and there are more questions than answers when it comes to who will be their quarterback.

The New England Patriots, New York Jets, and Atlanta Falcons have all been rumored to be interested in the 26-year-old superstar. They each have question marks at quarterback, and a Jackson acquisition would immediately improve their franchises by large margins. You can bet they, along with multiple other organizations, will be monitoring the situation in Baltimore in the coming days and weeks.

The Ravens went out and signed former All-Pro wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason, leading many to believe this was a move meant to entice Lamar to stay in Maryland. While it may help, it hasn't gotten the job done yet, and things remain unresolved. Before next week's draft, or perhaps even during it, there very well could be a resolution and the landscape of the entire NFL and fantasy world could be turned upside down.

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