Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield contract questions lead NFL training camp's biggest storylines

Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield contract questions are framed as the NFL training camp’s biggest storylines, alongside several other unresolved personnel issues. The article says Jackson is under contract through 2027, with Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti committed to an extension, but notes negotiations have been historically unpredictable after perceived tension last season. It states Mayfield set a deadline for the Buccaneers to secure a new deal by the start of training camp or play out the season; he is currently ranked as the No. 16-highest paid quarterback at $33.3 million average annual value. The piece also discusses Brandon Aiyuk’s $120 million four-year extension with the 49ers amid reports of a feud and the team voiding his guaranteed money, while also questioning run-back extensions for Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson. The broader context includes how contract outcomes and injuries could reshape contenders approaching camp.