In the United States, Lamar Jackson, the quarterback of the Baltimore Ravens, held a media session on May 28, 2026, addressing his contract situation. This was his first appearance since the conclusion of the 2025 season, during which concerns regarding his contract extension arose. In March 2026, the Ravens opted to restructure Jackson's contract to reduce his cap hit for 2026 by nearly $40 million, although this resulted in an increased cap hit of approximately $85 million for 2027. Despite ongoing negotiations, no agreement has yet been reached between Jackson and the Ravens regarding a contract extension. Jackson emphasized that he intends to keep conversations about his contract private, expressing his desire to focus on the current season rather than revisiting his request for a fully guaranteed contract made in 2022. He made it clear that he views the discussions from 2022 as being in the past, stating that he