Baltimore Ravens have made it official. The 27 months of stalemate between them and their 2019 MVP QB Lamar Jackson has finally come to an end. Despite the Ravens non-exclusive franchise tagging him, earlier this year, they came to terms with a deal that keeps the QB with the franchise for five years. And, in spite of being criticized for having his mother Felicia Jones act as his manager, AJ bagged a deal from the Ravens.
It’s not just the QB who is excited about his new contract. Fans of the Ravens’ flock are left in awe as well over the massive contract Jackson has bagged for himself.
Breaking the Lamar Jackson deal with ease, the Instagram way
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Lamar Jackson officially signed the 5-year $260 million, with a $185 million guaranteed extension the Ravens have offered him. The contract also includes a no-tag and no-trade clause, meaning the QB will be an unrestricted free agent after five years.
The QB took to Instagram to share a post of him inking his new deal with the franchise. He captioned the post, “THANK GOD”. Flaunting a new hairstyle on the post, Jackson seems locked and loaded to continue his career with the Ravens after all the hurdles that came his way.
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The Ravens fans took to the comments section to showcase their excitement about Lamar staying with the franchise.
One fan felt that OBJ could be the reason why the QB signed a new extension, commenting, “Bro saw OBJ and resigned”.
Another fan now wants Jackson to march on to a Super Bowl win, “Better get us that Bowl”.
This fan respected Lamar’s decision to negotiate a contract without a certified agent, commenting, “RESPECT SOULJA‼️ YOU DID IT YOUR WAY 💯 The new blue print for people that look like us ✊🏽”.
Another fan felt that things have just started, stating, “You deserve it bro. Just the beginning! 🙏”.
This fan commented saying that the QB has earned the deal, “Earned Not Given! Congratulations famo 8️⃣💜♾️➕”.
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With Jackson now finally decided on as their QB, he is looking to achieve great things in the upcoming season of the league.
Lamar Jackson is eyeing big things. What are they?
The Ravens have a new offensive coordinator in the form of Todd Monken. With Monken now ready to call out offensive plays for the franchise on the field, he is eyeing big things in the league. During the press conference after signing his new deal, the QB admitted that he wants to throw for at least 6,000 yards in the 2023 season. The 2019 MVP now has more firepower in the offense with new wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr and 2023 first-round draft pick Zay Flowers. With Monken now a part of the Ravens system, the offensive plays now might emphasize more on a passing game on the field.
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As the new season of the league slowly crawls near, the Ravens fanbase will be excited to see their QB back in action after being sidelined with injuries. They will be hopeful of Lamar Jackson leading them to a Super Bowl victory with new weapons on the roster. Can Lamar weave magic? Let us wait!
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