The Ravens locked up star receiver Zay Flowers with a four-year, $140 million extension, including $108 million guaranteed, placing him among the league’s top earners.

Flowers, Baltimore’s 2023 first-round pick, has been a focal point for quarterback Lamar Jackson and posted multiple 1,000-yard seasons, including a career-best 1,211 yards in 2025.

General manager Eric DeCosta had signaled optimism about extending Flowers, helping set the stage for the deal.

At 25, Flowers’ role as Jackson’s top option cemented the Ravens’ offensive core as the team looks to rise with a rising cap.

Ravens coach Jesse Minter, in his first year as head coach, welcomed Flowers’ extension and stressed the value of his mindset and fit in the offense.

Flowers’ continued production and the 2023 first-round pick status are central to Baltimore’s rebuild and offensive optimization for the upcoming season.

With the extension, Flowers and the Ravens shift focus to the 2026 season, aiming to return to the playoffs under Minter.

The Ravens enter the 2026-27 season under new head coach Jesse Minter, targeting a deep playoff run and a Super Bowl contention.

The extension is expected to affect the 2027 cap hit, reducing Flowers’ cap burden in future years.

GM DeCosta praised Flowers’ leadership and work ethic, and Flowers has expressed a desire to finish his career in Baltimore.

Flowers’ 2023 first-round selection and rapid rise underpin Baltimore’s strategy to build around him as a top playmaker for the offense.

The deal reinforces Flowers’ status as a primary target for Lamar Jackson and signals the Ravens’ commitment to the passing game.