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Lamar Jackson deletes insensitive tweet after fan urged Ravens to not sign him to new contract after loss

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson didn't handle a last-second loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars well. Following the game, Jackson sent an insensitive tweet to a fan who urged the Ravens to let Jackson walk once the season was over.

Jackson's response, which he deleted hours later, included an insensitive phrase that could be interpreted as homophobic.

Lamar Jackson deleted an insensitive tweet he sent to a fan following a loss in Week 12. (Screengrab via Twitter)
Lamar Jackson deleted an insensitive tweet he sent to a fan following a loss in Week 12. (Screengrab via Twitter)

Jackson sent that tweet in response to a fan who criticized Jackson's performance during the team's 28-27 loss to the Jaguars in Week 12.