{
  "id": 7105159,
  "title": "Report: Lamar Jackson, Ravens have not had substantive contract talks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/report-lamar-jackson-ravens-have-not-had-substantive-contract-talks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T12:21:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-lamar-jackson-ravens-not-122154548.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "According to Yahoo Sports, Lamar Jackson, the Ravens quarterback, will begin the 2027 season without a contract extension despite the team's expressed desire to finalize a new deal. Jackson's current contract carries a substantial cap hit of over $84 million for the 2027 season, which is the final year of his existing agreement. However, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that no substantive contract discussions have transpired between the Ravens and Jackson, indicating that the negotiations are currently at a standstill. As a result, Jackson, who does not have representation from an agent, is anticipated to commence the season under his current contract and is expected to conclude it with the same arrangement. General Manager Eric DeCosta has expressed optimism regarding the possibility of reaching a contract extension before March 2027, suggesting that any agreement will likely await closer to that date.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ravens news: Lamar Jackson, the NFL's first $70 million QB? Insider thinks it's possible",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/ravens-news-lamar-jackson-the-nfls-first-70-million-qb-insider-thinks",
        "published": "2026-09-13T02:42:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}