Eric DeCosta ‘Optimistic’ on Reaching Contract Agreement With Lamar Jackson

Sep 02, 2026 at 08:01 PM General Manager Eric DeCosta met with the media on Wednesday and touched on a variety of topics, including the team’s contract negotiations with Lamar Jackson. Jackson signed a five-year contract, reportedly worth $260 million before the 2023 season, which put him under contract through 2027. However, if the Ravens and Jackson do not reach another extension, his contract’s escalation will make it more challenging to build around him. According to Over The Cap, Jackson’s salary cap hit jumps from $43.5 million last year to $74.5 million in 2026 and 2027. Asked about negotiations on…