Lamar Jackson puts contract talks aside as Ravens open 2026 season
Despite no extension in place, Jackson is concentrating on football and the Ravens’ goals as Baltimore opens the 2026 season.
As the Baltimore Ravens prepare to open the 2026 regular season against the Indianapolis Colts, quarterback Lamar Jackson appears to be putting contract negotiations on the back burner. Rather than pushing for a last-minute extension before kickoff, the two-time NFL MVP has focused his attention on football and the team’s goals for the season, according to ESPN.