Lamar Jackson signed a five-year, $260 million extension with the Baltimore Ravens, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time

Jackson should wait until 2026 when the NFL salary cap could be approaching $300 million, if not more, unless a new deal this year is on his terms. Otherwise, Jackson could recommend that the Ravens exercise their contractual rights to convert salary into signing bonus to create 2025 cap space rather than getting some room through a new deal.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson may once again set the bar as the NFL’s highest-paid player. According to Reuters, head coach John Harbaugh addressed the topic at the league’s annual spring meeting,