Ravens coach John Harbaugh: Lamar Jackson 'locked in' despite contract

As we gear up for the first week of the 2022 NFL season, talks with Lamar Jackson's agent are due soon.

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Coach Harbaugh says there's no update on Jackson's contract, but he isn't distracted by it.

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Harbaugh stated that he is focused on football,

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and has not had any conversations about anything outside of the sport.

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"I set this week as the cutoff point for contract talks, he said...

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With preparation for Week 1 already underway, the deadline could have easily been last week."

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The star quarterback, who insisted he will not let a contract negotiation affect his game,

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was asked by Harbaugh if there has ever been any discussion of him holding out.

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When asked if Reuben Foster was traded, Harbaugh responded "No."

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Harbaugh believes Foster is 'focused on the season and fully committed to having his best year possible',

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while they are hopeful to get him a new contract.

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At this stage, it appears as if Jackson is comfortable playing under the last year of his rookie contract

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and then renegotiating with us when the offseason starts.

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