We’ve agreed in principle on a 5-year contract extension with QB @Lj_era8‼️
😈😈😈😈 pic.twitter.com/tQj1Rzqcha
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 27, 2023
There is a Friday news dump, and then there is Day-1-of-the-NFL-draft news dump.
That is precisely where the news of Lamar Jackson’s extension fell as the Baltimore Ravens announced they agreed in principle to sign the former 2019 NFL MVP to a five-year contract extension.
There was much consternation throughout the offseason as the Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Jackson. Theoretically any team could have negotiated with Jackson, too. The catch is they would have to give up two first-round picks to acquire Jackson’s playing rights in addition to the new contract.
Twitter was relieved with Jackson agreeing in principle with the Ravens. Here are some of the best takes.
LFGGGGGG!!!!!! WE WINNING THE SUPERBOWL
— Honest Westbrook Fan (@Honest_LakerFan) April 27, 2023
Baltimore has always been a smart organization 🔥
— Jeff Lightsy Jr. (@jlightsy7) April 27, 2023
Hell yeah!!! pic.twitter.com/4pFw90tkh3
— Troy King (@TKingMode) April 27, 2023
Congrats to Lamar Jackson and the Ravens! Your hard work and dedication have paid off. Keep pushing to reach new heights and inspire others to do the same.
— Carlos Gil (@carlosgil83) April 27, 2023
Lamar Jackson signing a deal to give his family generational wealth, five years after he sat in the green room with his mom, watching the picks go by as he fell in the draft….hard not to get emotional. What a player. What a story. pic.twitter.com/C7olaL9bwy
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) April 27, 2023
“Jalen Hurts is the highest paid player in NFL history!”
Lamar Jackson: pic.twitter.com/6wfOkjwqJR
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) April 27, 2023
Lamar Jackson held the Baltimore Ravens accountable before signing his future to the organization. As fans, we'll see a better quality of football as a result.
That's huge. The Baltimore Ravens are going to be winning a lot more football games. #RavensFlock
— Nic Mason (@British_Raven19) April 27, 2023
Lets the @Ravens strategy and then execution of their strategy be a teaching tape for weaker organizations out there #nfl #RavensFlock #Ravens #lamarjackson
— Will Walsh (@Will_Walsh_NFL) April 27, 2023
Lamar Jackson signed, OBJ signed, new OC, draft night tonight, it’s going to be an amazing season #RavensFlock
— 🎱 (@yonisnw) April 27, 2023
Very interested to see how Lamar Jackson will do in this 'new look' Ravens offense.
But they need to do better than OBJ. Ravens WR group has been laughably bad for years— J🍩ey Bag 🍩f D🍩nuts 🍩 (@joeybagovdonuts) April 27, 2023
Lamar Jackson was available. QB needy teams decided to stay with Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell, and whatever the Colts are doing. Remember that when those teams are 4-13 this year…
— Aaron Goldhammer (@HammerNation19) April 27, 2023
CONGRATULATIONS LAMAR JACKSON! @Lj_era8
— Greg (@Teachmesumn_new) April 27, 2023
Obj x Lamar Jackson crazy duo ✅
— Ku-Kul-Kan (@1_Quamechoco) April 27, 2023
Coming out of the cinema, turning on your phone and seeing Lamar Jackson has signed a contract extension for the @Ravens #RavensFlock
Bring on the draft! pic.twitter.com/TDULbDsIxa— Dallas King (@DallasKing1138) April 27, 2023
Lamar Jackson going from “he should move to WR” to “highest paid player in NFL history” 🥲
— K$H (@Khalilelon_) April 27, 2023
The Lamar Jackson chapter is now closed!!
Congratulations to him!!— Alfonso The Great ⚔️ (@IceQuiller) April 27, 2023
Feel sorry for the people who paid attention to the lamar jackson free agency updates. Wish this was that Justin Timberlake movie so I could give u some precious time back.
— Amare Meyers (@amare_meyers) April 27, 2023
Lamar Jackson got the highest paid deal in the NFL with no agent.
Long story short, always bet on yaself
— BIG SLEEP 💤 (@GodBodyXali) April 27, 2023
Lamar Jackson just secured the bag!💰
He resigned with the Baltimore Ravens on a 5 year, $260 million deal ($52 million annually) making him the newest highest paid QB in the NFL.
QB is no longer a draft need for the Ravens, no need to speculate trading up. #NFL #RavensFlock
— Adamo Marinelli (@adamo_marinelli) April 27, 2023
Lamar Jackson worth way more than that deal he just signed for
— Fire Dan Campbell (@coolat23) April 27, 2023
