Lamar Jackson Sets A Deadline For Ravens Extension

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Jackson wants to be paid like his peers.

Lamar Jackson is one of the best quarterbacks in the entire NFL. This season, he is up for a new contract and he is expected to get hundreds of millions of dollars. Players like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Deshaun Watson have received insane new deals that guarantee upwards of $200 million.

Jackson deserves something in the same ballpark, especially since he is a former MVP. Having said that, he is the one negotiating his own deal, and talks with the Ravens haven't gone very far. With a new season upon us, fans are worried that Jackson might hold out should he not get his contract. This would be a disaster for the team, and one would assume they want to get this thing done sooner rather than later.

Lamar Jackson Sets A Deadline For Ravens Extension
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According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Jackson is now setting a deadline for his deal. Basically, Jackson wants to get this done by Friday. If he doesn't then there is no telling what he might choose to do, with the first game of the season just two days after the set date.


It is in the Ravens' best interest to get the deal done but they are also looking to get the best bargain possible. Hopefully, on Jackson's end, he gets what he deserves for making the Ravens one of the most entertaining teams in the league. 


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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