Lamar Jackson pushes back on report he turned down $200 million guaranteed from Ravens
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The Baltimore Ravens slapped quarterback Lamar Jackson with the non-exclusive franchise tag last week, and as the free agent floodgates have already opened on Monday, many are wondering what the dynamic signal caller is up to.
Can the Ravens figure out a long-term deal that works for both sides? That’s the big question Ravens fans have been trying to figure out. A recent report, though, by ESPN’s Adam Schefter had Jackson turning down $200 million guaranteed back in September.
However, that report was something Jackson spat at in GIF form on Twitter.
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Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens takes the field for the Buccaneers game at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 27, 2022, in Tampa, Florida. (Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
Above an article referencing the Schefter report, Jackson simply replied with this:
But he wasn’t done.
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Jackson followed up that tweet with another that said, "133/3years fully guaranteed [emoji] but I need a agent?"
Jackson has been fully representing himself as he searches for his next deal, which some believe isn’t the right mindset to have in this situation.
Nonetheless, Jackson could either be correcting the Schefter report with what the Ravens offered him this past year, or perhaps it’s a current offer from Baltimore or a separate team.
While the Ravens did franchise tag Jackson, he is allowed to speak with other teams because it was non-exclusive. Baltimore does have the option to match any offer sheet Jackson wants to sign, or they could receive