For the first time, the Baltimore Ravens are planning an entire offseason knowing that they have a long-term commitment to QB Lamar Jackson. They signed him to a five-year contract extension in May last year. Around this time last year, he publicly stated that he requested that the Ravens trade him as a bargaining ploy.
It’s no surprise that he’s taking a more hands-on role this time around, then, and that the Ravens are listening. They did try to cater to him last year, the likely reason they paid up for Odell Beckham Jr. They also used yet another first-round draft pick at the wide receiver position, adding Zay Flowers in 2023.