Lamar Jackson agrees to record 5-year extension with Ravens

Lamar Jackson

Franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson is staying with the Baltimore Ravens on a five-year contract, agreeing to terms yesterday mere hours before the start of the NFL draft.

Financial terms were not yet released, but NFL Network reported the deal was worth $260 million. The average annual value of $52 million would make Jackson the highest-paid player in NFL history.

The deal includes $185 million in guaranteed money, CBS Sports reported.