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Jackson, Linderbaum, Likely and More: Ravens GM Eric DeCosta Breaks Down Offseason Decisions

On Tuesday, Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said he is definitely confident an extension with Lamar Jackson can be reached and indicated the team made a market-setting offer to Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum.
Because Jackson's $74.5 million cap hit is so large, the Baltimore Ravens must reduce it to create flexibility for free agency and roster upgrades.
Jackson represents himself and has had several talks with DeCosta recently; converting much of his $51.2 million salary into a signing bonus could create cap room but raise his 2027 cap number.
By March 11, 2026 the Ravens would need a deal or restructuring to free up space, as owner Steve Bisciotti warned restructuring Jackson's contract is the fallback if no extension arrives next month.
Resolving Lamar Jackson's contract would likely create $30 million in cap space and keep him under contract for three to four years, but if talks stall, void years may be added to lower the 2026 cap number.

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Ravens GM Eric DeCosta ‘confident’ he can get deal done with Lamar Jackson

INDIANAPOLIS — Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said Tuesday that he is “confident” that the team will be able to work out a contract extension with two-time NFL Most Valuable Player and quarterback Lamar Jackson.

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Ravens Could Go Many Directions With Lamar Jackson Contract Extension

One Baltimore Ravens reporter provides scenarios for the team's contract talks with quarterback Lamar Jackson and the options available to them.

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Ravens target Jackson extension, Linderbaum deal

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said he's confident about a contract extension for QB Lamar Jackson while the team has made a "market-setting" proposal to Tyler Linderbaum.

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New York Post

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Ravens confident Lamar Jackson will sign an extension — yet one major question remains

The Ravens are confident that Jackson will sign a contract extension that will lower his salary-cap hit and keep him in Baltimore beyond the 2027 season, general manager Eric DeCosta told reporters at the NFL Combine.

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