Zay Flowers Wants to Stay a Raven Long Term

The star wide receiver is letting his agent handle contract negotiations as he focuses on training and leading the team.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:04pm

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers, coming off back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons, has made it clear he wants to remain with the team long-term. While fellow 2023 first-round draft pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba recently signed a record-breaking contract, Flowers is letting his agent handle his own negotiations as he focuses on training and being a leader in the receivers room.

Why it matters

Flowers has emerged as one of the top young wide receivers in the NFL, and keeping him in Baltimore long-term is a priority for the Ravens. His desire to stay with the team aligns with their goal of building around homegrown talent, and his leadership will be crucial as the offense transitions to a new coordinator.

The details

Flowers, 25, has the 11th-most receiving yards in the NFL since entering the league three years ago. He said he's "not really paying attention" to his contract situation, instead letting his agent handle the negotiations. When asked if it's his preference to stay in Baltimore, Flowers emphatically said "Absolutely, I don't want to go nowhere else." The Ravens' new offensive coordinator, Declan Doyle, has an "explosive" scheme that Flowers is excited about.

  • Flowers is eligible for a contract extension for the first time this offseason.
  • In 2023, Flowers made the Pro Bowl for the second consecutive season and had over 1,000 receiving yards.

The players

Zay Flowers

A 25-year-old wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens, Flowers has emerged as one of the top young receivers in the NFL with back-to-back Pro Bowl selections and over 3,100 receiving yards in his first three seasons.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

A fellow 2023 first-round draft pick, Smith-Njigba recently signed a record-breaking four-year, $168.6 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars after being named NFL Offensive Player of the Year.

Declan Doyle

The new offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, Doyle has an "explosive" scheme that Zay Flowers is excited to play in.

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What they’re saying

“Congrats to him. He did that one. I ain't really paying attention to [my contract], if I'm being honest. I go train every day. I let my agents handle that.”

— Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens Wide Receiver

“Absolutely, I don't want to go nowhere else.”

— Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens Wide Receiver

What’s next

The Ravens will need to work on a contract extension for Zay Flowers in the coming months, as he is eligible for the first time this offseason.

The takeaway

Zay Flowers has established himself as one of the top young wide receivers in the NFL, and his desire to remain with the Baltimore Ravens long-term aligns with the team's goal of building around homegrown talent. His leadership and excitement for the new offensive scheme will be crucial as the Ravens look to continue their success.