Lamar Jackson put pen to paper on his record-setting contract.
On Thursday morning, the Baltimore Ravens posted a photo of the quarterback signing his five-year deal, which is reportedly worth $260 million with $185 million in guaranteed money.
Following a drawn-out negotiating process, onlookers are ecstatic to see the deal done.
“Things you LOVE to see,” a fan wrote.
Things you LOVE to see. https://t.co/GfehSo4Utq
— Pod Like A Raven (@PodLikeARaven) May 4, 2023
“Need this pic to frame,” another fan said.
Need this pic to frame. 🥹 https://t.co/qAOkv9lPPm
— Chellez💜💜✊🏾🇹🇹 (@Islandtrinigyal) May 4, 2023
“This is such a powerful image,” The Washington Post‘s Michael Lee said.
This is such a powerful image. https://t.co/ko4lVgplum
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) May 4, 2023
“Signed, sealed & Lamar will deliver,” a fan claimed.
Signed, sealed & Lamar will deliver. #RavensFlock #NFLtwitter https://t.co/YBZbKipbcw
— Rip Wheeler (@Gambling400) May 4, 2023
Jackson stunned the NFL world by announcing that he requested a trade in March. He shared the news after Baltimore utilized the non-exclusive franchise tag, allowing him the chance to negotiate with other teams.
The saga could have ended in a bitter break-up, but the 26-year-old will instead return to Baltimore. After injuries cost Jackson time to end each of the last two seasons, he’ll look to stay healthy and return to MVP heights alongside an upgraded receiving corps now featuring Odell Beckham Jr. and first-round pick Zay Flowers.
Jackson will speak to reporters in a press conference Thursday afternoon.