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Jan 10, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff game at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters
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Jan 10, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff game at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters
It seems like Lamar Jackson is edging closer to a longer stay with the Baltimore Ravens. The star quarterback had a solid season with the Ravens this year.
The franchise were able to get their first win in the Playoffs in a long time. Lamar Jackson was very happy with the way the team had been progressing in the last year, and the team wants to retain his services, clearly satisfied with his performances.
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta revealed that he has had preliminary conversations with Lamar Jackson over a new contract. DeCosta was confident about the deal going through, and Jackson would re-sign with the franchise.
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While he noted that the deal may take some time, there is optimism about it going through.
#Ravens GM Eric DeCosta says he and QB Lamar Jackson have talked about how the two sides will "go about a negotiation" for a new deal. Says, "We’re confident and committed to getting a long term deal done. It may take a little time, but we’re going to try."
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) March 9, 2021
This news will make Ravens fans very happy. Lamar Jackson has been one of the best players in the history of the franchise. Jackson is a former MVP who has shown that he is one of the most elite quarterbacks in the game today.
And he is still very young in his career and can play for a long time going forward for the franchise.
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Lamar Jackson set to stay
This season, Jackson played very well with the Ravens. Despite people claiming that Jackson is not a very good passer of the ball, he had some of the best passing displays of his career this season.
Furthermore, Jackson continued to show why he is considered one of the best rushing quarterbacks in the NFL today, with incredible charges interspersed throughout the season.
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Jan 10, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scores a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff game at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Jackson led the Baltimore Ravens to their first playoff win under his tenure. For the longest time, the Ravens were unable to win a playoff fixture under Jackson. But things may finally be looking up as far as the Ravens’ future is concerned.
Will Lamar Jackson lead the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl title? The former MVP is one of the most naturally gifted players that the NFL has ever seen.
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And he is clearly motivated to do better going forward with the franchise. But it will depend on what the Ravens do to surround him with complementary stars going into the future.
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