Lamar Jackson, star quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, has taken a significant financial hit this offseason, forfeiting a $750,000 workout bonus. The loss comes after Jackson missed five of the team’s six voluntary Organized Team Activities (OTAs).
His current contract includes a clause requiring him to attend at least 80% of the voluntary workouts to qualify for the bonus, and missing these sessions means he falls short of that threshold. Importantly, this bonus is tied exclusively to voluntary OTAs and does not include mandatory minicamp attendance.
This marks the second consecutive year Jackson has failed to meet the participation requirement, which reduces his 2025 salary from $43.5 million to $42.75 million.
While that number may seem minor relative to his massive contract, it still reflects a substantial sum left on the table for workouts that many top-tier quarterbacks often attend to build chemistry and stay in sync with their teams during the offseason.
Neither Jackson nor the Ravens have publicly provided a detailed reason for his absence. Head coach John Harbaugh acknowledged the situation but emphasized the voluntary nature of OTAs, stating that he chooses not to comment on individual attendance for these sessions.
This approach avoids controversy, but it leaves fans and analysts speculating about Jackson’s offseason strategy and priorities.
Despite missing out on the bonus, Jackson continues to train independently. His absence doesn’t necessarily indicate a lack of preparation but rather a personal choice about how and where he chooses to prepare for the season.
Reports also suggest that the Ravens are already exploring a potential contract extension for Jackson, which could be worth up to $300 million—an indication that the team still views him as its long-term franchise quarterback.
In the grand scheme, Jackson’s forfeiture of the $750,000 bonus may be a minor setback financially, but it raises ongoing questions about his offseason engagement and future contract expectations with the Ravens.