![]() The Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts will make $51 million after signing his extension on April 17. The contract Jackson agreed to includes $185 million in guaranteed money, according to a source, and is worth $52 million per year, which is the highest in the league. Jackson reportedly was looking for a deal along the lines of what Deshaun Watson received from the Cleveland Browns, who signed him to a fully guaranteed $230 million contract in March 2022, but the Ravens balked at a fully guaranteed deal. Jackson, who does not have an agent and represented himself, became eligible for an extension over two years ago, but negotiations never seemed to gain momentum. ![]() ![]() Reid/Miller: 22 questions off the draft ».Kiper's grades » | McShay's best picks ».Whatever the reason, Harbaugh's instincts proved accurate as the Ravens and Jackson agreed in principle to a five-year, $260 million extension on Thursday, just hours before the NFL draft (8 p.m. Perhaps Harbaugh based his optimism on the fact teams were publicly stating they wouldn't pursue Jackson, who was given the nonexclusive franchise tag, meaning he could negotiate with other teams. Despite Lamar Jackson rocking the NFL world on March 27 by tweeting he had asked for a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, coach John Harbaugh expressed confidence Jackson would remain his quarterback. ![]()
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