NFL News: Lamar Jackson shares the real reason why he asked the Ravens for a trade
Lamar Jackson's drama is over. The Baltimore Ravens finally offered him the long-term deal he wanted, so now the quarterback felt free to share the real reason why he asked to be traded
After several months fighting for a long-term deal, Lamar Jackson finally agreed terms with the Baltimore Ravens. This situation was not easy and the quarterback even requested a trade multiple times, but now he has revealed the real reason why he asked the team to leave.
Lamar Jackson downplays requesting a trade to the Ravens
Lamar Jackson will be a Raven for the next five years after signing a juicy $260 million deal. His dream came true and now he's the best-paid player in the entire league, but it was not easy for him to get this contract.
"OK the trade, I requested a trade, but it was nothing serious," Jackson said, via PFT."It was just getting the ball rolling. It's part of business. But I'm satisfied. It's in the past. I'm glad it's over with. I'm happy to be here.
"Today, we're gonna keep it about the future. I'm not really worried about what happened in the past. I'm gonna keep it about these next five years. And keep it about what's going on today. You know, it's a great day."
That move definitely worked out. After the 2023 NFL Draft, the Ravens offered the quarterback a 5-year, $260 million contract extension.
Lamar Jackson's salary will be the best in the entire league, but he must prove Baltimore was not wrong by giving him this juicy deal.
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