Ravens Sign Zay Flowers to Shocking $140 Million Deal

WHO:

ESPN - Zay Flowers will turn 26 next month.

ESPN - Flowers is represented by Win Sports Group.

ESPN - Zay Flowers is now the highest-paid wide receiver in Baltimore Ravens history.

ESPN - Flowers is the second-highest paid player on the Ravens behind quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Sportskeeda - Zay Flowers, two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, Baltimore Ravens

Draft Sharks - Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens

Pro Football Network - Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens

Heavy NFL - Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens

FF Today - Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens, Declan Doyle (new offensive coordinator)

WHAT:

ESPN - Zay Flowers is now tied with Minnesota's Justin Jefferson as the fourth-highest paid wide receiver in the NFL based on average per year, with an average of $35 million per season.

ESPN - Flowers' total receiving yards in his first three seasons rank third among wide receivers from the 2023 draft, trailing the Rams' Puka Nacua (4,191) and Seattle's Jaxon Smith-Njigba (3,551).

ESPN - Flowers has been a Pro Bowl player twice and had multiple 1,000-yard seasons in his three seasons as a Raven.

ESPN - Flowers' contract extension is for four years and includes $140 million, with $108 million guaranteed.

ESPN - Flowers' average annual salary of $35 million ties him with Justin Jefferson as the NFL's fourth-highest paid wide receiver.

ESPN - Flowers' 1,211 receiving yards accounted for 36.9% of the Ravens' total receiving yards in the previous season, the second-highest share by any player in 2025.

ESPN - Zay Flowers is now the highest-paid wide receiver in team history with a four-year, $140 million contract extension, which includes $108 million guaranteed.

ESPN - The contract extension is described as record-setting for a Ravens wide receiver.

ESPN - Coach Jesse Minter stated, "A great day for the Ravens," highlighting the importance of retaining top players.

ESPN - Flowers' average of $35 million per season ties him with Minnesota's Justin Jefferson as the NFL's fourth-highest paid wide receiver.

ESPN - Zay Flowers became the first player in Ravens history to make the Pro Bowl as a wide receiver in 2024.

ESPN - Flowers set career highs with 86 catches for 1,211 yards in the last season, with no other Baltimore wide receiver exceeding 25 catches or 400 yards.

ESPN - Flowers has totaled 3,128 yards in his first three seasons, ranking third among wide receivers from the 2023 draft.

ESPN - The average of $35 million per season for Zay Flowers ties him with Minnesota's Justin Jefferson as the NFL's fourth-highest paid wide receiver.

ESPN - Flowers' 1,211 yards receiving accounted for 36.9% of the Ravens' total receiving yards in the previous season, the second-highest share by any player in 2025.

FF Today - Zay Flowers' average draft position (ADP) is currently hovering around WR17 in PPR leagues.

Sportskeeda - Zay Flowers has agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens.

Draft Sharks - The contract extension includes $108 million in total guarantees.

Pro Football Network - The NFL community had mixed reactions to Zay Flowers’ $140 million extension.

Heavy NFL - The contract extension is described as record-setting.

FF Today - Zay Flowers has topped 1000 yards in the last two seasons but has been limited to 6 total touchdowns or less during his three-year career.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - Baltimore Ravens

WHEN:

ESPN - Flowers is now under contract through 2031.

ESPN - The contract extension means Zay Flowers is now under contract through 2031.

ESPN - With the contract extension, Zay Flowers is now under contract through 2031.

FF Today - The agreement was reached today, as reported by Adam Schefter.

WHY:

ESPN - General manager Eric DeCosta stated, "Zay is the type of player we always seek to retain," emphasizing his toughness, competitiveness, and talent.

ESPN - General manager Eric DeCosta stated, "Zay is the type of player we always seek to retain," emphasizing his toughness, competitiveness, and talent.

ESPN - General manager Eric DeCosta expressed optimism about reaching a deal with Flowers this offseason.

ESPN - Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta described Flowers as "tough, competitive, durable, a premier talent and a foundational football player."

ESPN - Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta stated, "Zay is the type of player we always seek to retain," highlighting his toughness, competitiveness, and talent.

FF Today - Zay Flowers is solidified as the Ravens' No.1 target in the passing game as they switch to a new offensive coordinator.

HOW:

ESPN - Flowers has driven to quarterback Lamar Jackson's house at 5 a.m. in the offseason, honking his horn to get Jackson to come out for workouts.

ESPN - Flowers has driven to quarterback Lamar Jackson's house at 5 a.m. in the offseason to encourage him to come out for workouts.

ESPN - Zay Flowers drove to quarterback Lamar Jackson's house at 5 a.m. in the offseason to encourage him to come out for workouts.

Draft Sharks - The contract extension was reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Zay Flowers has officially become one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL, now tied with Minnesota's Justin Jefferson at an impressive average of $35 million per season. In his first three seasons, Flowers has racked up total receiving yards that rank third among wide receivers from the 2023 draft, only behind Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. General manager Eric DeCosta praised Flowers for his toughness and competitiveness, noting that he even showed up at quarterback Lamar Jackson's house at 5 a.m. to encourage him to join in for offseason workouts.