Baltimore Ravens poised to extend WR Zay Flowers with record $35M‑plus deal

The Baltimore Ravens are expected to negotiate a long‑term extension with wide receiver Zay Flowers before the start of the season. Analysts predict the contract could exceed $35 million per year, making it the highest deal for a non‑quarterback in franchise history. The team already exercised Flowers’ fifth‑year option, which guarantees $27.298 million for the 2027 season. General manager Eric DeCosta has emphasized the importance of retaining Flowers, who expressed a desire to spend his entire career in Baltimore, and the extension would likely rank among the top four highest‑paid wide receivers in the NFL.

The speculation follows Flowers’ performance in the 2024 AFC Championship Game, where a penalty and subsequent turnover contributed to a loss. Despite the playoff setbacks, the Ravens view him as a key offensive leader and are reportedly ready to match market rates set by peers such as Jaxon Smith‑Njigba and Drake London.