Ravens’ Lamar Jackson says he loves team, rips ‘false narrative’ about him leaving Baltimore

Lamar Jackson is pushing again on the notion that he desires to depart the Baltimore Ravens.

The 2019 NFL MVP on Wednesday tweeted that he loves the crew and lashed out at a “false narrative” surrounding his enjoying future with the Ravens. 

“I really like my Ravens I do not know who the hell placing that false narrative out that I am having ideas about leaving cease tryna learn my thoughts,” Jackson wrote. 

His feedback rapidly drew a response from Ravens’ All-Professional deal with Ronnie Stanley and not too long ago retired security Anthony Levine Sr., who spent 10 seasons with Baltimore. 

Whereas it is unclear what provoked Jackson’s feedback on social media, they got here a day after Ravens proprietor Steve Bisciotti mentioned negations concerning the quarterback’s contract on the NFL league conferences in Florida. 

Bisciotti reiterated that the crew was dedicated to signing its star quarterback to a long-term deal, regardless of Jackson reportedly being gradual to have interaction with basic supervisor Eric DeCosta in contract talks.

Bisciotti stated he did not count on Jackson to signal an extension earlier than this season until the quarterback “has a change of coronary heart.” He described Jackson’s resolution to attend as “distinctive as hell,” ESPN reported. 

Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens laughs with proprietor Steve Bisciotti throughout coaching camp at M&T Financial institution Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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“It’s distinctive as hell as a result of everyone expects you to say, ‘I’ve received to get mine now,’” Bisciotti stated. “The child is so obsessive about profitable a Tremendous Bowl, that I believe deep down, he doesn’t assume he’s worthy. I believe he desires that to say, ‘Now, I need to be on high.’ Folks can speculate any method they need.”

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The Ravens may use the franchise tag to maintain Jackson within the fold if extension talks don’t result in a brand new contract by the following offseason. That might stop Jackson from turning into a free agent. 

Jackson, who’s within the closing 12 months of his rookie deal, will earn $23 million this season, with a brand new contract doubtless making him one of many NFL’s highest-paid gamers. 

Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after dropping to the Miami Dolphins 22-10 within the sport at Onerous Rock Stadium on November 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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“Nevertheless it’s like, Eric cannot hold calling him and say, ‘Hey Lamar, you actually need to get in right here and get this factor performed.’ That is not a GM’s job,” Bisciotti added. “Kirk Cousins did it that method. What if Lamar says that? ‘I will play on the fifth 12 months. I will play on the franchise. I will play on one other franchise, after which you’ll be able to signal me.’”

Inexperienced Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ new deal averages $50 million per 12 months and Deshaun Watson, who’s dealing with 22 civil lawsuits over sexual assault allegations, landed a totally assured $230 million contract from the Cleveland Browns this month.

Buffalo Payments quarterback Josh Allen, who was chosen No. 7 total in Jackson’s 2018 draft class, signed a six-year, $258 million extension with the crew final summer season.

Jackson, 25, is among the greatest quarterbacks within the NFL. His 2021 season was reduce brief because of an harm suffered towards the Browns.

He completed final season with 2,882 passing yards, 16 landing passes and 13 interceptions in 12 video games for Baltimore — along with 767 speeding yards and two touchdowns on the bottom.

Fox Information’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report