The NFL/Jackson Contract Is $52 Million A Year

A while back, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson finally agreed to a contract, $260 million over five years, $185 million of which is in the contract. But looking at the details, I think the Ravens made some concessions, even a small loss.

Jackson's contract is the second highest in the league, with an average annual salary of $52 million and a 71.5 percent guaranteed rate, higher than many star quarterbacks. Although Jackson is a very good player and quarterback salaries have increased in recent years, being paid almost a top-3 salary overall, based on his actual contribution to the win and the number of games he has missed, I think the price is high.

In addition, what I care about most is Jackson's injury-prone style of play. In his contract, $29 million of his 2026 salary is guaranteed to be injured, meaning that he will still take the money he is injured, which would make Jackson a huge profit. Looking at the overall payroll, I don't think this injury margin should be there for such a large amount of money and a high guaranteed amount. Or, in cases where there is a greater chance of injury, part of the salary should be taken as an incentive bonus.

With such a big deal, Jackson is expected to live up to his under-fulfilled potential. Of course, he also bluffed the target of passing for 6,000 yards. But if the King's deal doesn't result in a championship or a bad relationship with the team, a no-trade clause could kill the future of the Ravens. Moreover, the rejection of the label clause means that after the five-year contract expires, the two sides may play the "contract at eight o 'clock."

All in all, Jackson has the upper hand on this deal, and we can only hope that he can win the game for the Crows.