Should Lamar Jackson hold out or play without an extension?

Lamar Jackson nonetheless hasn’t signed a contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens.

During an period during which gamers are inclined to hold out, Jackson seems to be minimize from a special material, telling USA Today just lately that whereas he hopes to succeed in a deal quickly, “I haven’t got [holding out] on my thoughts.”

Should Lamar Jackson play without a brand new deal?

Marcellus Wiley explains why Ravens QB Lamar Jackson ought to play whatever the standing of his contract extension.

Marcellus Wiley agrees with Jackson, explaining why he believes that the dynamic quarterback ought to swimsuit up for his fifth season with the Ravens. Wiley’s reasoning is principally that Cowboys QB Dak Prescott bought paid coming off of a serious damage and with a lesser résumé, that means that Jackson has little to fret about. The precedent has been set.

“He higher play without a brand new contract and play with no worry as a result of Lamar Jackson has discovered that ‘X’ on that treasure map,” Wiley mentioned. “He’s already performed all of the laborious work and dug for that gold. Now, it is simply time to deliver it to the floor and dwell the glamorous life.

“No matter what he does — whether or not he will get damage, whether or not he balls, falls, whether or not he will get franchised — are you aware what Lamar Jackson will make subsequent 12 months, minimal? Forty million {dollars}. Why? He has a [comparison] out there, and his title is Dak Prescott. If Dak Prescott — off damage, with one leg — can command $40 million a 12 months with the résumé. … We’re speaking concerning the unanimous MVP in Lamar Jackson.”

Jackson has already confirmed that he may help the Ravens contend. He’s 37-12 as a starter and was named unanimous league MVP in 2019, his first full 12 months as a starter.

Next season, Jackson will earn $23 million within the choice 12 months of his rookie contract. 

However, whereas he’ll have the cash, he nonetheless does not have the safety of an extension.