Ravens, Jackson at Stalemate in Tense Contract Negotiations

The Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson remain in a deadlock in contract negotiations despite the looming 2022 season.
Jackson seeks a deal comparable to the Browns' $230 million guarantee given to Deshaun Watson over 13 months ago, but the Ravens have not offered a deal that meets his demands.
With Jackson still unsigned, the Ravens are considering drafting a quarterback in the first round as a contingency plan should Jackson leave the team.
Jackson's refusal to hire an agent has complicated the back-and-forth and slowed down progress towards an agreement satisfying both sides.
Jackson's contract standoff reflects the difficulty of finding common ground in negotiations between players seeking record deals and teams wary of overspending.