Lamar Jackson has once again shown the depth of his love. Although contract discussions with the Baltimore Ravens are still in the air, the star quarterback has clarified that his energy is primarily for the team, the city, and what lies ahead.
Besides, latest reports reveal the Ravens still consider him as the core of all their plans.
Lamar Jackson Sends Strong Message About His Long-Term Future With The Ravens
GettyBaltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Drops Major Hint About Long-Term Future
Jackson has said before that he wants to stay in Baltimore long term, and that message has not changed. In a Ravens team report from 2021, he said, “I would love to be here forever,” adding, “I love Baltimore. I love the whole organization. I love everybody in the building.”
He also said he was focused on winning and not worrying too much about when a deal got done.
That same tone is still showing up now. In recent comments, Jackson said he wants to keep contract talks private, which fits the way he has handled this topic for years.
He also added: “Absolutely. I love the Ravens, I love this organization, I love this city. This is the team that drafted me. … I love Baltimore. Everybody should know that by now.”
Lamar Jackson on if he envisions himself long-term with the team.
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Ravens Leaders Continue Showing Full Confidence In Lamar Jackson’s Future In Baltimore
GettyLamar Jackson Sends Strong Message on Commitment to Baltimore Ravens
The latest buzz around Jackson came after he was briefly away from OTAs, but new head coach Jesse Minter quickly calmed the noise.
Minter said Jackson has been “one of our leaders of the offseason program” and added that he expects him back soon. He also said, “I’ll probably leave those between me and Lamar,” when asked about the quarterback’s schedule.
That kind of response matters because it shows the Ravens are not treating Jackson like a problem. They are treating him like the face of the team. ESPN also reported that general manager Eric DeCosta is “confident Lamar will be here” and said, “I think he loves the team, he loves the city, he loves our fanbase.”
Baltimore also knows Jackson still has two years left on his deal, so the long-term picture is not disappearing anytime soon.
For the fans of Ravens, the message is really clear. There has not been any indication from Jackson that he wants to leave.
He consistently talks positively about Baltimore, and the people connected with the team are also saying the same about him. There can be contract questions, but the question of the commitment is almost settled.
Lamar Jackson Sends Strong Message on Ravens Future But Refuses To Address One Thing