The Baltimore Ravens mean business this season! With the league’s top-tier QB, Lamar Jackson on the roster, and the team’s newest addition Odell Beckham Jr., with a whopping $15 million contract, they’re poised to be a major contender in the upcoming season. Yet, the spotlight doesn’t solely shine on the 30-year-old wide receiver, as the recent revelation from his rookie teammate, Zay Flowers has sent shockwaves across the NFL world.
During a Ravens team meeting, first-round pick Flowers took center stage, unveiling his signing bonus, generating excitement among teammates, and even drawing a reaction from Beckham himself.
Odell Beckham Jr. couldn’t keep it together!
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The Purple Murder spared no expense this season in their quest for a long-awaited Lombardi trophy. The astonishingly high signing bonus for Flowers stands as a testament to their commitment. During a team meeting, the rookie wide receiver was prompted to share his name, school, and signing bonus. While the first two details may have gone by unnoticed, the revelation of his $7 million signing bonus left even Beckham floored, sparking a jubilant uproar in the room.
Name: @ZayFlowers
School: Boston College
Signing bonus… @obj fell over 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/HrNblJnEjX
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 30, 2023
In the circulated clip, the rookie receiver stands adorned in team merch, clutching a basketball. As he disclosed his $7 million signing bonus, the room erupted in cheers, with Beckham’s dramatic reaction capturing attention. Falling backward onto the stage, Beckham’s reaction was the highlight, alongside a teammate playfully extending a bucket hat as if soliciting spare change from Flowers.
Flowers inked a 4-year contract with the Riptide Rush, and his impressive performance has already taken the NFL world by storm.
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Flowers will earn the same amount in the next three years
The 4-year contract is worth a guaranteed $14 million, with a $7.2 million signing bonus. Straight out of Boston College, he was initially coveted by the Giants but chose the Ravens instead. His impact has been felt through standout performances in OTAs, training camps, and preseason matchups. QB teammate Jackson has fittingly dubbed him “Joystick” owing to his impressive speed on the gridiron. His previous season’s college stats included 1077 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.
While the Ravens faced challenges in the preseason with most starters absent, the rookies, Flowers included, showcased remarkable potential for the upcoming season. Recent seasons brought challenges for the Ravens, including their star QB missing 5 games in two consecutive seasons. In 2021, they led the AFC until Jackson’s week 14 injury. However, the team remains brimming with potential, and their star QB is a projected MVP contender for the upcoming season, provided all goes smoothly.
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