Lamar Jackson Timeline

Apr 26, 2018: Lamar Jackson was drafted 32nd overall by the Ravens. 

Jun 5, 2018: Lamar Jackson signed his rookie contract; a four-year contract with an option for a fifth year. The contract is worth a total of $9,471,649 with a $4,968,472 signing bonus. 

Aug 3, 2018: Lamar saw his first NFL action, playing in the Hall of Fame Game

Sep 9, 2018: Lamar Jackson made his NFL debut in a blowout game against the Buffalo Bills. Joe Flacco started the game, but Lamar played most of the second half and finished with 24 passing yards and 39 rushing yards.

Oct 21, 2018: Lamar recorded his first NFL touchdown, when he ran for a 1-yard score against the New Orleans Saints just before halftime.

Nov 18, 2018: Jackson made his first NFL start against the Cincinnati Bengals in place of the injured Joe Flacco. He recorded his first 100-yard rushing game.

Dec 29, 2019: Lamar did not play in the last game of the year against the Steelers, after the Ravens clinched the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC.

Dec 2, 2020: Lamar missed a game against the Steelers because he tested positive for COVID-19. 

Apr 30, 2021: Ravens exercise fifth-year option of Lamar Jackson. Without a new contract, Lamar will make $23 million in 2022. 

Oct 11, 2021: In a home game against the Colts, Lamar Jackson set a new franchise record for passing yards that had stood since 1996. Lamar Jackson threw for 442, breaking Vinny Tesraverde’s 429 yards previous record.

Oct 17, 2021: In a home game against the Chargers, Lamar Jackson broke Dan Marino's mark for most wins by a quarterback before turning 25 (35). 

Nov 7, 2021: In a home game against the Vikings, Lamar tied Mike Vick for the most 100-yard rushing games in the regular season in NFL history (10)

 

Dec 12, 2021: Lamar suffered an ankle injury after being hit by Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah in the first quarter in an away game at Cleveland. The injury ended Lamar's season.

Dec 19, 2021: Lamar missed a game due to an injury for the first time in his career. He injured his ankle on Dec 12 at a game in Cleveland. 

Sep 9, 2022: Ravens announce they had failed to reach a deal for a new contract with Lamar. Lamar is set to play on his final year of a 5-year contract.

Sep 18, 2022: In the Ravens home opener against the Dolphins, Lamar rushed for 119 yards, producing his 11th 100-yard rushing game, which eclipsed Michael Vick for the most by a quarterback in NFL regular-season history

Nov 7, 2022: In a road game against the Saints, Lamar moved past Steve Young for 5th on the all-time rushing list by QBs.

Nov 7, 2022: In a road game against the Saints, Lamar threw his 100th career touchdown pass

Dec 14, 2022: Lamar Jackson suffered a knee injury in a game against the Broncos that ended his season

Mar 7, 2023: Ravens use franchise tag on Lamar Jackson

Mar 23, 2023: Lamar denies his business partner had been negotiating on his behalf, after the NFL sent a memo to all teams alerting them the individual is not an NFLPA-certified agent

Mar 27, 2023: Lamar announced he had asked the Ravens for a trade.

Apr 27, 2023: Lamar Jackson and Ravens agree to terms on five-year, $260 million contract

Jan 3, 2024: For the second time this season and the eighth time in his career, Lamar was named AFC offensive player of the week. In week 17, against the Dolphins, he went 18-of-21 for 321 yards, five touchdowns with a perfect 158.3 passer rating.