Since signing a five-year, $260 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens on April 27, Lamar Jackson has been relatively quiet in the news since the announcement. This was just before the NFL Draft, during which the Ravens acquired wide receiver Zay Flowers to add to their list of weapons, including Odell Beckham Jr., Mark Andrews, and Nelson Agholor.
Now, Smiley Face is back in the news for all the right reasons. After he and Forever8Dreamers caused a stir with his video of taking charge of an ice cream truck, Lamar nows hogs the spotlight with some dating advice.
How I expect my girl to act: Lamar lays some ground rules
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Lamar Jackson is a prominent figure in the NFL, and his substantial contract is evidence of his success. Despite his widespread recognition, he has maintained his privacy and kept personal matters out of public scrutiny. But he had fans in a frenzy when he reposted an Instagram reel on his story showcasing his high standards.
It said, “How I expect my girl to react when Usher tries to sing to you: excuse me, get away!” In January, he also shared an IG reel: “When you have something good, you don’t play with it. You don’t take chances losing it. You don’t neglect it. When you have something good, you pour into it. You appreciate it. Because when you take care of something good, that good thing takes care of you too. [prayer hands emoji].”
Lamar has a girlfriend, Jamie Taylor, who has kept a low profile. And the quarterback has never posted anything with her on his social media. However, fans can anticipate some news, with the timing of this being noteworthy.
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After all, with the “Pay Lamar” flavor has charmed everyone. The Smiley Face’s contract has taken two years to finalize, and negotiations between Jackson and Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta have been through one bumpy ride.
“Pay Lamar”: A campaign that brought together everyone
There has been a growing “Pay Lamar” movement among Ravens fans to reward Lamar Jackson with a substantial new contract. This show of support began before the NFL draft and has even garnered public endorsements from teammates and rivals alike. Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller has given his backing, and even Jackson’s opponents, such as New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward, have joined the campaign for the 26-year-old to become the highest-paid player in the NFL.
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To top it off, Charmery’s “Pay Lamar” ice cream is revolutionizing the support. And the owners expressed their optimism with this gesture. The fans hoped the team would understand how much they wanted to keep Jackson in Baltimore. The good news was that the negotiations were successful, and Jackson signed a five-year contract for $260 million with $185 million in guarantees. This resolved the long-standing and ongoing disagreement between the star quarterback and the team.
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