Ravens GM remains 'hopeful' to sign Lamar Jackson long-term

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The Baltimore Ravens continue to work toward a contract extension with star quarterback Lamar Jackson, an act that has kept the team’s fan base biting their nails in anticipation.

Both sides are saying good things about the other, trusting the process will result in something that they can agree on. But there has been no indication as to when that will happen, and with free agency two weeks away, the Ravens would like to hammer something out so that they can get to their free-agent game plan.

That’s why GM Eric DeCosta took the podium at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Wednesday while knowing that his questions weren’t going to be about the NFL Draft prospects.

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Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball defended by Rayshawn Jenkins #2 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at TIAA Bank Field on November 27, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)

Instead, he discussed Jackson first and foremost.

"You can’t win in this league without a strong quarterback. That’s been proven. So, we want Lamar here," DeCosta said.

Head coach John Harbaugh has consistently backed Jackson’s talent and leadership at the quarterback position for this team, and he did so again Wednesday.

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"He’s my quarterback, he’s my guy. I love him," Harbaugh said. "As a coach, I’m looking forward to seeing it get done. But it’s not easy. It’s never easy. It’s the business part of it. But I’m really hopeful and excited."

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