# Ravens Need Uncomfortable Lamar Jackson Talk

> Ravens face tough contract talks with Lamar Jackson after injury.
- Title: Ravens Need Uncomfortable Lamar Jackson Talk · Newsweek
- Summary: Ravens face tough contract talks with Lamar Jackson after injury. Ravens must have uncomfortable conversation with Lamar Jackson over contract extension and…
- Keywords: baltimore ravens, lamar jackson, contract extension, injury, no-trade clause, cap hit, ravens injured reserve, Newsweek
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/dan-orlovsky-says-its-time-ravens-have-uncomfortable-lamar-jackson-conversation-12680454
- Author: Rowan Fisher-Shotton
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore ravens, lamar jackson, contract extension, injury, no-trade clause, cap hit, ravens injured reserve
## Lamar Jackson Injured
Lamar Jackson hurt his right thumb during first offensive snap of Ravens' 36-10 loss to Buffalo.
## Jackson Placed on IR
Jackson placed on injured reserve after surgery possibility for high ankle sprain.
## Backup Out
Backup Tyler Huntley out for year with turf toe, leaving Joe Fagnano starting.
## Contract Talks
Jackson's $84 million cap hit through 2027 with no-trade clause creates tension.
## Uncomfortable Conversations
Ravens face uncomfortable conversations about Jackson's future and team identity.
## Key takeaway

Ravens must have uncomfortable conversation with Lamar Jackson over contract extension and injury impact.