Lamar Jackson, the Ravens quarterback, isn’t taking it easy this offseason. Instead of lounging around, he’s been putting in the work, and it’s paying off. In an Instagram segment called “I Got Time Today” by Complex Sports, Jackson revealed that he’s back to his 2019 MVP weight and expressed enthusiasm to win against the Texans.

Jackson’s resurgence to his MVP weight also hints at a “revenge season” mentality. After a stellar 2019 campaign where he earned the league’s highest honor, Jackson faced criticism following a less impressive 2020 season. The star looks to raise the bar!

Lamar Jackson’s shocking weight transformation

Countering to social media chatter about his physique, Jackson said, “Most definitely. I was 230 two years ago. I was 215 last season, but now I’m like 205.” In 2022, Jackson bulked up to 220 pounds and aims to add muscle mass. Despite this, he decided to slim down by 5 pounds last year and went on to win his second MVP award.

His weight loss comes after a season where he won his second MVP award, showcasing his skills as a passer and a runner. In the 2021 season, Lamar completed 67.2 percent of his passes for 3,678 yards and 24 touchdowns. He also added 821 yards and five touchdowns on the ground.

Fans and analysts alike have taken notice of Jackson’s transformation. Kevin Oestreicher of Locked On Ravens noted that Jackson appeared noticeably slimmer, indicating his commitment to fitness. Strength & Conditioning Coordinator Scott Elliott expressed excitement about Jackson’s physical condition, stating, “Lamar is in great shape, and what it’s allowing us to do is to add lean muscle on top of it. He added, “I’ve never been more excited in April for Lamar Jackson.” 

As he returns to his peak physical condition, he appears poised to silence his critics. The critic’s words were harsh, as they took to social media to express their disdain.

Jackson fires back: Addressing criticism

One wrote, “Congratulations to Lamar Jackson on winning his second MVP. He still s*cks against the ceilings and stinks in the playoffs. You guys have a great night.” Jackson addressed the criticism during a segment, saying, “That’s awful. I mean, we did pretty good against the Texans, dog. We just fell one game short. We gonna bounce back. And when we kill him, I want you to retweet this dawg.”

Lamar performed impressive against the Houston Texans. After scoring a touchdown, he continued running past the end zone into the stadium tunnel and emerged surrounded by his teammates, celebrating their win. In the first half, he faced difficulties as the Ravens struggled to carry out progress. However, halftime provided an opportunity for him to motivate his team to perform better in the second half.

Lamar Jackson’s outstanding performance against the Houston Texans reaffirms his status as one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks. His leadership and skill were instrumental in leading the Ravens to victory.