“Running Back Getting Qb Money”: Emotions Fly All Across as $260 Million Man Lamar Jackson Finally Crosses the Financial Finish Line

It took a very long time to finalize the deal between the Baltimore Ravens and star quarterback Lamar Jackson. They both have finally agreed on a massive contract extension making LJ the highest-paid player in NFL history. The deal surpasses the previous high mark set by the Philadelphia Eagles‘ quarterback Jalen Hurts and includes significant guarantees to secure Jackson’s future with the team.

Hours before the announcement, the buzz around something “brewing” had already begun. Now, the tea has been served and some found it too bitter. A video clip posted from the official page of Baltimore Ravens showed Lamar Jackson excitedly announcing the deal. Now the fan jury is out, and not everyone seems on board.

Jackson’s contract extension steps on some toes

For Ravens fans, the news of Jackson’s contract is cause for celebration. The 2019 season MVP has been an important member of the team since his hiring in 2018, helping them win two playoff games and the AFC North Division title. However, not everyone is pleased with this announcement. Some fans and analysts have questioned whether Jackson, who is known for his running ability as well as his passing, deserves that kind of money. They argue that he should be paid as a running back instead.

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However, some fans were equally excited for the QB and glad that the stalemate had finally come to an end

The “will they-won’t they” situation had been going on for far too long with the Ravens non-franchise tagging Jackson and the QB expressing his wish to be traded out. But the dotted line has been signed and Jackson has finally been rewarded for his patience.

Lamar Jackson gets what he’s been waiting for

The Baltimore Ravens have successfully signed their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson, to a long-term contract after months of negotiations and speculations. While specifics of the deal have not been made public, Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson is widely believed to have signed a five-year contract extension rumored to be worth $260 million, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history.

The Ravens and Jackson had been at an impasse for months, with Jackson reportedly seeking a fully guaranteed contract. His non-exclusive franchise tag was applied by the organization in March, giving the parties until July 17 to come to an agreement. The agreement includes a remarkable $185 million in guaranteed cash, which is far more than Jackson’s original asking price of $230 million. Jackson expressed his relief that the discussions were ended in a video broadcast to the Ravens’ Twitter account, “We’ve agreed in principle on a 5-year contract extension with QB @Lj_era8”

It’s worth noting that Jackson represented himself during these talks which ended just ten days after Jalen Hurts signed his own five-year extension with the Eagles for $255 million and an impressive $180 million guaranteed. The Ravens’ decision to select star receiver Zay Flowers instead of a quarterback in the first round of the NFL draft also showed their commitment to Jackson.

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