Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a contract, NFL Network reports.
April 27, 2023Jackson's offseason started with the Ravens giving him the non-exclusive franchise tag, and it was a surprise that the relationship between team and player reached that point.
Jackson was a first-round pick of the Ravens out of the University of Louisville, where he won a Heisman Trophy. He took over as the starter during his rookie season, and in his second season he was a unanimous MVP. He became the most electrifying player in the NFL, the best running quarterback the league has seen. He averages 63.4 rushing yards per game, more than 20 yards per game more than previous record holder Michael Vick.
Jackson's relationship became strained with the Ravens as the end of his rookie contract neared. When Jackson suffered a knee injury in Week 13 of last season, it was not expected to keep him out the rest of the season. However, Jackson didn't play again. There was speculation that it was due to his upcoming free agency, causing Jackson to defend himself and say
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