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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
Looks like the Baltimore Ravens have put Lamar Jackson’s contract saga in the past. Jackson has reportedly signed a mega contract extension with the Ravens during the offseason. He seems to have moved on from the knee problem which ended his 2022 season early, and there’s notably less drama now encircling the star quarterback. His five-year contract extension, inked in April, enabled him to join training camp without the burden of ongoingnegotiations hanging over his head.
Jackson is perhaps the greatest dual-threat quarterback the game has ever seen, and the Ravens always have been tough to beat when he’s healthy. Although things did look dicey for a while, the Ravens managed to retain their star quarterback.
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Lamar Jackson: Fueling Ravens’ Fire with Passion and Precision!
Baltimore Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta highlighted his enthusiasm, improved throwing ability, and strong rapport with new receivers. He lauded quarterback Lamar Jackson’s frame of mind, “Lamar’s attitude has been excellent this year,” DeCosta said. “I think last year was a challenging year for a lot of reasons, obviously, just where he was with his contract. This year, his enthusiasm has been fantastic. He’s throwing the ball very well. He’s been able to build a great rapport with the receivers very quickly. He’s taking care of his body.” DeCosta is deeply impressed by Jackson’s dedication to the offseason and training camp, believing he has positioned himself for a successful journey ahead. “He seems really into the offense – he’s excited about it,” DeCosta said. “He has an awesome relationship with his coaches, and he worked very hard this offseason with some of the receivers that we brought in, which is awesome to see. I think it’s showing up and it’s going to pay dividends for us.“
DeCosta on Lamar Jackson: Lamar’s attitude has been excellent this year. I think last year was a challenging year for a lot of reasons, obviously, just where he was with his contract. This year, his enthusiasm has been fantastic. He’s throwing the ball very, very well."
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) September 1, 2023
“It’s just encouraging to have so much depth,” DeCosta said. “I will say this — it’s the first year where other teams have called us looking for receivers. I actually thought it was a joke at first.”
Lamar Jackson’s contract extension appears to have undeniably sharpened his focus on the forthcoming season while fostering stronger chemistry with new wide receivers.
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Jeff Zrebiec the official beat writer for the Ravens also quoted Eric DeCosta talking about Lamar Jackson , “He’s been able to build a great rapport with the WRs very, very quickly. He’s taking care of his body. He seems really into the offense – he’s excited about it. He has an awesome relationship with his coaches, and he worked very hard this offseason.”
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Nov 7, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) fumbles the football but recovers it against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
The Ravens want to play at a faster tempo this season, and Jackson has embraced that change. At the same time, the additions of wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr., rookie Zay Flowers, and Nelson Agholor have significantly strengthened Jackson’s receiving unit, reaching an unprecedented level of depth. The Ravens not only retained Jackson and backup quarterback Tyler Huntley on their 53-man roster after the week’s final cuts but also reinstated Josh Johnson following his initial release.
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