Jackson can justify $65.5 million to $67 million per year for a contract extension he signs this year. Jackson's reasonable worst-case scenario should be adjusting his $52 million per year for the 24.2% increase of the salary cap since he signed in 2023. This is approximately $64.5 million per year.

After another playoff letdown, the star quarterback shows up for a voluntary workout in June with an eye toward getting it right in January.

Having Lamar Jackson taking reps at the Ravens’ first open practice Wednesday heightened that May football energy to a new level of joy.