The money poured over the quarterbacks keeps getting bigger. Russell Wilson became the latest recipient of a monumental contract extension. The Denver Broncos did not back off from the veteran QB after trading him from the Seattle Seahawks. But now, all eyes are turning towards Lamar Jackson. The contract-less QB left a one-word response over the Wilson-Broncos update on Twitter.
After the Russell Wilson news went DangeRussly wild over Twitter, Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey made a reaction to it. He called out that the Walmart money seems big and hits differently. Moreover, after Humphrey kept his thoughts, Lamar Jackson jumped in and responded to the CB.
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QB Jackson mentioned, “Iswea [ROFL emoji]” It may look like he is just making a reply to what Marlon Humphrey said. However, readers must remember that Jackson is still lacking a contract and is yet to receive a renewal.
Iswea🤣 https://t.co/FKVx32wwCf
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) September 1, 2022
As of this writing, Lamar Jackson did not put ink into a new contract that could solidify his stay in Baltimore. He could desire a large pay, which makes perfect sense. Given that he has made himself of such a big-money caliber, the marketplace for the QBs is also quite profitable this year.
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According to ESPN, if Lamar Jackson does not sign an extension before the season, he is taking the chance of getting hurt while having no assured revenue after a year. However, waiting has proven to be a beneficial tactic for the QB, who is among the few high-profile Pro athletes who do not have an agent for representation.
Does Russell Wilson’s contract extension help Lamar Jackson?
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The Denver Broncos finally have some good news as they lock Russell Wilson in the franchise for an extended period. But that could be doom and gloom for Lamar Jackson, who is still looking for a new contract. While guaranteed contracts become increasingly common, the Ravens might be more interested in Wilson’s and Kyler Murray’s contract renewal.
In regards to Ravens and Lamar Jackson, the team can point to Russell Wilson's deal as further evidence that Deshaun Watson's $230M guaranteed is an aberration.
Since Watson signed, two QBs have signed and neither have come close to him: Kyler Murray ($189.5M) and Wilson ($165M)
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) September 1, 2022
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With the QBs receiving enormous incentives but not fully guaranteed agreements, Deshaun Watson’s negotiation appears to be an exception instead of following the trend. The Ravens quarterback can ask for totally guaranteed money. But it is still far from certain. Throughout the negotiations, Jackson and the Ravens‘ management remained upbeat about reaching an agreement. The challenge is to find a happy medium.
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