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Ravens Extend Contract For Lamar Jackson

The Baltimore Ravens reportedly reached a deal estimated to be $23 million with Lamar Jackson for a one-year contract extension.

Lamar Jackson signed a deal to extend his contract with the Baltimore Ravens through the 2022-2023 season.
Lamar Jackson signed a deal to extend his contract with the Baltimore Ravens through the 2022-2023 season. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

BALTIMORE, MD — The Baltimore Ravens have reportedly reached a deal to extend quarterback Lamar Jackson's contract for another year.

His contract for the 2022 season is expected to be about $23 million, according to Sports Illustrated.

Jackson was named NFL Most Valuable Player this year, joining Tom Brady in 2010 as the only player to receive all 50 first-place votes for the award.

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He finished the last season with 3,127 passing yards, 1,206 rushing yards and 43 total touchdowns.

Jackson put together a historic campaign in the 2019 season. The second-year pass thrower out of Louisville was the first player ever to produce over 3,000 yards passing and 1,000 yards rushing in a single season.

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