“My Guy”: Ravens HC Reiterates Team’s Position on Desperate Lamar Jackson Amid XFL Rumors

After suffering a PCL Grade 2 sprain, the Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has not made an appearance on the field since the week 13 game against the Denver Broncos. And after not being able to finalize a contract with the QB post the 2022 season, things still seem murky between the Ravens and the quarterback. The Ravens have a deadline till next Tuesday to franchise tag Jackson, to give him a contract for next season. Ravens HC made it clear that the team still needs the quarterback as an important piece of their team.

While the Baltimore Ravens remain hopeful of striking a deal with Jackson, other teams might try to lure in the QB from the Ravens in the free agency that is approaching in two weeks. So what is written in the books for Jackson?

Ravens HC states that their plans are still with Lamar Jackson

According to the Baltimore Ravens HC John Harbaugh, Jackson is an irreplaceable part of their team. Furthermore, a social media post states that the Ravens are communicating with Jackson to come to a final conclusion to this saga. John Harbaugh stated, “He’s my quarterback. He’s my guy. Our plans are with Lamar.”

Fans also took to social media to state their opinions regarding the whole Jackson contract fiasco that is still pertaining.

One user said, “So tired of hearing about this just make a decision already”

Another user commented, “Harbaugh can go with LAmar elsewhere. They both are clueless”

User Angela Darnell commented, “Not for $300 million guaranteed!”

Another user said, “I’m starting to feel that Ravens will be ok with or without LJ.I would hate to seem him leave but at this point I’m irritated with the whole situation.”

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In a recent negotiation round between the Ravens and Lamar Jackson, he turned down a five-year, $250 million offer from the franchise. This has led to a stalemate between the two. As the league deadline approaches, fans will expect to see a clearer state of the situation of Jackson.

A certain uncertainty

According to a recent report by TwinCities, while the quarterback’s future remains uncertain about his team, many others will probably be offering draft picks to the Ravens, along with a luring contract to attract Jackson. With free agency and drafts slowly approaching the league, the Baltimore Ravens need to find an ultimate solution for their QB.

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Will they be able to retain the services of Jackson? Or maybe it is time for the quarterback to embark on a new journey again? Let us know in the comments below.