OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Speaking to reporters for the first time in four months, quarterback Lamar Jackson maintained his stance of keeping his contract talks with the Baltimore Ravens private, but he acknowledged that he still envisions himself being with the team long term.
"Absolutely. I love the Ravens. I love this organization. I love this city," Jackson said after an offseason practice Wednesday. "This is the team that drafted me. I love Baltimore. Everyone should know that by now."
The Ravens are looking to extend Jackson's contract because he has two years remaining on his deal. His salary cap hit jumps to $84.34 million next offseason, which is the second highest in the NFL and would make it challenging for Baltimore to make any moves in the offseason.
The questions about Jackson's future increased in March when he and the Ravens didn't agree to a new deal even after owner Steve Bisciotti spoke to him about the urgency to get an extension completed before the start of free agency. Jackson doesn't have an agent and represents himself.