Quarterback Lamar Jackson is coming up on the final year of his rookie deal and has yet to come any closer to agreeing to a long-term deal with the Baltimore Ravens.
The former NFL MVP is watching what fans are saying regarding his contract situation on social media, denying an unverified claim that he turned down a $250 million fully guaranteed deal.
A fan on Twitter claimed that the Ravens will offer him a fully guaranteed deal while another user says the franchise already offered Jackson that type of money but he denied it — wanting more.
That’s when Jackson chimed in to set the record straight, having just three simple words in response to the unproven rumors.
No they didn’t
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) August 29, 2022
Things got even more interesting after another Twitter user suggested that Jackson should take his talents back to his hometown team, the Miami Dolphins — featuring a photoshopped image of the All-Pro donned in a white Fins uniform.
You both can come and cry in a Miami Dolphins uni. Tears of joy when we hoist the Lombardy pic.twitter.com/seYuZZFQ3C
— Will (@WillNC32) August 29, 2022
Jackson responded to the fans’ plea, saying his favorite team growing up was the Cowboys but the Dolphins were a close second.
I grew up a Dallas fan but dolphins were second no doubt
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) August 29, 2022
Other fans came to their own conclusions on what they believe will ultimately happen to the Ravens QB.
Lamar Jackson *Gets Purple Wings tattoo*
Lamar Jackson *Gets Ravens emblem chain*
Lamar Jackson: Says “It would hurt my feelings if Ravens traded me.”
Lamar Jackson: Says “I want to be a Raven for life.”
Reporters: “What if Lamar just doesn’t want to be a Raven?”
😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/VcTmYcgb8C
— chuck👨🏾💻 (@PurpleReignEra) August 28, 2022
if we dont pay lamar jackson this city is gonna go CRAZY bro
— TRUZZZ ✞ (@brandonleuschel) August 29, 2022
Stephen Ross when it’s time to start the Lamar Jackson tampering pic.twitter.com/QfmsL4rzWy
— Offseason Chopz (@Pchopz_) August 29, 2022
While Jackson has said on record that he hopes to get a deal squared away before Week 1, it almost seems like a fact that if he and the team will fail to come to an agreement before the end of the season — regardless of what happens on the field.
Many across the league think the biggest holdup is that Jackson doesn’t have a professional agent to help expedite the process. At this point, the franchise tag seems like the most viable option for the Ravens if things don’t get situated.
[Lamar Jackson on Twitter]
