Lamar Jackson's Agent Just Dropped a Threat That Could Blow Up Baltimore Before Training Camp Even Starts

The Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson are headed for a rematch nobody wanted to see again. An agent close to the two-time MVP just went public with a warning that should have Ravens brass sweating: if a new deal isn't hammered out before training camp, "we're done talking." And yeah, a trade demand is absolutely on the table.

This feels like deja vu for a reason. Back in 2023, getting Jackson signed wasn't smooth at all. The Ravens made him the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history, but it took Jackson actually submitting a trade request to make it happen. Investigations later revealed NFL owners had colluded to keep him in Baltimore. Now, with trade rumors already flying this year, we could be staring down another messy negotiation.

Jackson Has Never Been in a Stronger Position

Here's why Baltimore should be nervous: Jackson still represents himself, he's got a no-franchise tag clause locked into his current deal, and he's got two years left on his five-year, $260 million contract. But more importantly, he's chasing another crown as the league's highest-paid quarterback. Dak Prescott reset the market at $60 million per season with Dallas, and Jackson's camp knows he's worth more.

According to Jason La Canfora of Sports Illustrated, there isn't a GM or contract negotiator in the NFL who doesn't believe Jackson has more leverage now than he's ever had. The Ravens fell further behind the quarterback market when they extended Josh Allen with Buffalo last year. They're playing catch-up, and Jackson knows it.

New Coach, Same Questions

Jackson's also still chasing something no amount of money can buy: a Super Bowl. He's been to the AFC Championship, but his furthest is a loss to Kansas City. With new head coach Jesse Minter stepping in for his first season, the Ravens are banking on a fresh start. But if the money side isn't fixed fast, there might not be anyone left to coach.

The clock is ticking. Training camp is coming, and according to Jackson's people, that's the deadline. After that, the conversation is over, which probably means hello trade request, goodbye Baltimore.

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