Lamar Jackson discussed a variety of topics Tuesday following mandatory minicamp practice but took a pass when asked about his contract negotiations with the Ravens.
"You know I never discuss contract situations here," Jackson said with a smile. "I don't want to talk about it. Is that OK with you?"
General Manager Eric DeCosta said earlier this month that contract negotiations have started with Jackson, including during OTAs.
"We've had some conversations before the draft, after the draft, in person last week," DeCosta told Jerry Coleman on the “BMore Baseball Podcast.” "I think we're in the introductory sort of stage of looking at what an extension might look like."
Minicamp would be a convenient time for the two sides to continue those conversations.
Jackson signed a five-year, reported $260 million deal during the 2023 offseason that made him the NFL's highest-paid player at the time. He has a $43.5 million cap hit in 2025, per OvertheCap.com, that jumps to $74.5 million next season.
However, other contracts have raised the bar. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen signed a six-year, reported $330 million ($250 million guaranteed) contract extension in March. The Cowboys' Dak Prescott currently tops the NFL with a contract averaging $60 million per season.
Head Coach John Harbaugh said at the NFL owners meetings in March that Jackson's next contract will again put him at the top of the salary scale.
"I think every contract he signs till he decides to hang up his cleats, he's going to be that guy," Harbaugh said.
When Harbaugh's comments were relayed to Jackson, he smiled again.
"Sounds good," Jackson said.
