OWINGS MILLS, Md. — It’s a new era of NFL football.
New Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith and quarterback Lamar Jackson each represent themselves in contract negotiations.
And each of those players is confident they can negotiate the best deal.
“Times are changing,” Smith said. “Honestly, I think players want to be at the table and want, like, a 100 percent transparency. I think that’s the major thing. The fee you’re paying agents, you know, some do great jobs. I can be giving that to charity or family. But I also have a team of advisers as well, so it’s not just me, by myself.”
Smith, 25, is a free agent after the season and will likely be looking for a new deal worth around $20 million per year. He has the stats to support that type of payday.
He leads the league with 83 total tackles and is third in …