OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Lamar Jackson’s return from an ankle injury, which sidelined him the final five games – all losses – of last season, will undoubtedly improve the Baltimore Ravens in 2022.
An extension of the former NFL MVP’s contract would provide the Ravens a chance to make themselves even better.
The lack of a new deal with Jackson limits what Baltimore can do in free agency, which officially begins on Wednesday. Signing Jackson to a long-term contract can spread out his salary-cap hit and create between $8 million to $12 million in additional cap space that the Ravens can spend immediately.