In a surprising development that has left fans of the Baltimore Ravens both frustrated and confused, star quarterback Lamar Jackson has officially forfeited yet another $750,000 in bonus money—this time for failing to attend the team’s voluntary offseason workouts.
This marks the second consecutive offseason Jackson has skipped the program entirely, despite contract incentives designed to encourage his participation. The bonus, written into his lucrative five-year, $260 million contract extension signed last year, was intended as a motivational perk to keep the franchise QB integrated with team activities and chemistry building. But Jackson has once again chosen his own path.
According to multiple team insiders and front-office sources, Jackson’s absence isn’t due to injury or a personal emergency. Instead, it’s being viewed internally as a “personal choice,” something that has ruffled feathers in the Ravens’ building. With other top-tier quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts showing full commitment to their organizations by attending every offseason workout, Lamar’s absence has raised concerns about leadership, unity, and readiness heading into a critical season.
“Lamar is a phenomenal talent, no one is questioning that,” said a Ravens coach who asked to remain anonymous. “But when your QB1 doesn’t show up—and he’s getting paid to do it—that sends a message. And not the right one.”
Some fans have taken to social media to defend Jackson, citing his elite play on the field and suggesting the voluntary nature of the workouts justifies his absence. However, others aren’t so forgiving, especially given that Baltimore is coming off another heartbreaking playoff loss and expectations are sky-high for 2025.
“What kind of leader skips camp and gives up three-quarters of a million dollars to do it?” tweeted one longtime Ravens fan. “We love Lamar, but this is not the commitment a championship team needs.”
Jackson has not publicly addressed the decision or the bonus forfeiture, but insiders say the team is growing “quietly concerned” about the long-term tone being set. Several veterans reportedly attempted to persuade him to reconsider earlier this offseason, but to no avail.
As Baltimore gears up for one of its most crucial seasons yet—with new weapons on offense and a defense hungry for redemption—many are wondering whether their franchise quarterback is truly all in. Or whether this latest $750,000 loss is just the beginning of something deeper brewing behind the scenes…..