It's been less than two years since Lamar Jackson agreed to a five-year, $260 million extension and put a stop on any discussion about him leaving the Baltimore Ravens. While the deal made Jackson the NFL's highest-paid player at the time, he's since been bumped down several spots and now ranks ninth leaguewide in average annual value (AAV).

Jackson should wait until 2026 when the NFL salary cap could be approaching $300 million, if not more, unless a new deal this year is on his terms. Otherwise, Jackson could recommend that the Ravens exercise their contractual rights to convert salary into signing bonus to create 2025 cap space rather than getting some room through a new deal.

The Baltimore Ravens have a massive advantage over other teams in the NFL thanks to their elite quarterback room. The Ravens are led by quarterback Lamar Jackso