INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of media members packed into the Indiana Convention Center on Wednesday as Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta fielded questions. The first he received was about Lamar Jackson. So was the second. And the third.
DeCosta said he recently met with the team’s star quarterback and that he’s “optimistic” the Ravens and Jackson will agree to a long-term contract. Coach John Harbaugh echoed the confidence. “I’m really hopeful and excited, fervently hopeful,” he said.
As they spoke, the clock ticked closer to Tuesday, the deadline for the Ravens to place Jackson under the franchise tag, which would give the 26-year-old a contract for next season but provide little stability.
