The future of Lamar Jackson with the Baltimore Ravens is still uncertain. While Jackson recently declined a five-year, $250 million deal from the Ravens, his position in the team hangs by a thread. Even if the Ravens are optimistic about retaining the QB for the next season, coming to a satisfactory negotiation still seems to be proving difficult. The Ravens will like to close down a deal with the QB before the franchise-tag deadline on Tuesday, but will an agreement take place between the two?

Amidst this hot issue in the NFL world, fans are now unhappy after Adam Schefter pulled a prank regarding the QB and his future. Was this prank too far of a stretch in the current scenario that is present before us?

Fans clap back at Adam Schefter after Lamar Jackson prank

In the midst of uncertainty, Adam Schefter pulled a prank on the NFL world after he allegedly reported the Washington Commanders might sign Lamar Jackson. We consider Schefter to be one of the most reliable reporters in sports. So when he decided to engage in a little session of fun and laughter, the fans did not welcome it.

Fans took to social media to show their discontent with such a prank by Schefter, as they felt that it was of sour taste.

As free agency is slowly creeping in, the Ravens still are battling with all their might to keep the QB in their team. Jackson is a star player for them, and not having a secured path ahead is likely harming the game plans the Ravens have for next season. Jackson is looking for a fully guaranteed deal from the Ravens. But his ask for a similar one to the likes of Deshaun Watson’s $230 million deal with the Cleveland Browns makes the team ponder if the QB is worth the investment.

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In or out situation for Jackson

The Baltimore Ravens are likely to place the franchise tag on Lamar Jackson, if they cannot come to close a possible deal with the QB. The question that remains is whether they will use the exclusive or nonexclusive tag on him. Jackson is definitely an asset when it comes to the field. But being out of the game ever since his injury, fans are still debating if he will be able to prove his worth in the upcoming 2023 season of the NFL.

The time is not far when we get to witness the final chapter on this issue. Fans will sit back and hold their breaths, hoping for the best for both the Ravens and the quarterback.

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