Lamar Jackson's future with the Ravens has come into question during the 2022 NFL offseason. While the fifth- Khris Middleton Jersey year quarterback explained that he "expects to" remain in Baltimore during his career, he hadn't signed an extension with the team.And outside of he had with the team's GM Eric DeCosta, not much was revealed about talks to keep him in Baltimore.But now, with the regular season approaching, the 25-year-old quarterback has revealed that he is hopeful that the two sides can agree to a deal.MORE: Jackson was asked at training camp Thursday if he believed that he and the Ravens would agree to a long-term extension. He seemed optimistic about the po sibility, per .I think so. I think so Brian Winters Jersey . I think so. We'll have to see.That may not be a definitive yes but it is still good news for the Ravens. Baltimore's efforts to engage Jackson in extension talks during the early stages of the offseason proved largely fruitle s. Now, he at least seems open to the idea of discu sing a lucrative contract with the Ravens.However, the negotiating window may be a small one for Baltimore. Jackson explained that he wants a deal to be done before the Ravens' season begins on Sept. 11 against the Jets."I said there is going to be a cutoff in talks ," Jackson said when asked if the deal would happen before the season opener. "So, hopefully."IYER: Jackson represents himself, so it makes sense that he would want to focus on playing during the season and not negotiating a contract.Even so, Marvin Williams Jersey that gives the Ravens just about six weeks to agree on the framework of a deal with Jackson. Coach John Harbaugh believes there is a chance it could happen.Both sides are very motivated to get the job done. I feel that's where it's at.Any potential deal with Jackson could be influenced by recent contracts signed by other NFL quarterbacks. Notably, Kyler Murray just agreed to a five-year, $230.5 million contract ($104.5 million in guarantees)with the Cardinals. That may be the best framework for each side to follow, minus the contract's controversial which .Of course, Jackson could aim for the five-year, $230 million, fully guaranteed deal signed by Deshaun Watson with the Browns. Jackson was asked whether that deal had been brought up in conversations Malcolm Brogdon Jersey with the Ravens but declined to answer."Like I told you, we have a mutual conversation," Jackson said. "I' Sterling Brown Jersey m going to keep that in-house, for sure."MORE: Jackson's lack of a long-term extension won't keep him from Ravens training camp. He is there and participating, quashing any notion that he could be as camp begins, which Jackson said he never considered."I want to win at the end of the day. I just want to be great," Jackson said. 'I just want to work with my brothers. I don't want to leave them out there hanging. That's not me. That's never been me."