Lamar Jackson posts 'I Need $' to his social media accounts. Is it message to the Ravens?
Lamar Jackson made news over the weekend by posting a "I Need $" message to his social media accounts.
Was this a message to the Baltimore Ravens? Jackson is hopeful he and the Ravens can agree to a new contract before training camp begins on July 26.
No, said Jackson, who claimed the photo was inspired by a movie. The photo comes from a character in the movie “How High,” which stars rappers Method Man and Redman. The character, named I Need Money, wears a gold grill on his teeth with the words "I Need $."
Jackson could command a deal in the range of at least $35-40 million annually and at least $150 million in total value.
Seven NFL quarterbacks make at least $40 million annually, while three have contracts worth more than $200 million (Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Deshaun Watson).
Baker Mayfield traded to Carolina Panthers
Last week, the Cleveland Browns finally traded quarterback Baker Mayfield, sending the 2018 No. 1 overall draft pick to the Panthers in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick.
Paste BN Sports' Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz breaks down the winners (yes, the Browns!) and losers (Jimmy Garoppolo, Sam Darnold, Matt Corral, among others) of the trade.
- Too short, too slow, too cocky: Baker Mayfield leaves Cleveland with lackluster legacy
- Robby Anderson's old tweet about not wanting Baker Mayfield on the Panthers is awkward now
What's going on around the NFL?
- Quay Walker already feeling 'whole lot of pressure': From being picked on by Aaron Rodgers in OTAs to others helping calm him, the Packers' first-round pick has felt the spotlight of his draft status.
- NFL's next elite defensive duo? Cowboys star ranks himself, teammate: Micah Parsons' confidence in himself and teammate Trevon Diggs is sky high.
- Raiders hire first Black woman team president in NFL history: The Raiders made history with their hire of Sandra Douglass Morgan, who chaired Nevada's Gaming Control Board, as team president.
- Dome for Soldier Field? Panel says Chicago should explore it: The panel is part of an effort to convince the Bears to remain in their lakefront home rather than leave for the suburbs.
- Browns once made ex-Secretary of State tear posters off wall in anger: Art Modell firing Paul Brown made Condoleezza Rice so mad she "ripped all the Browns posters off the wall in my room."
- Veteran NFL QB slowly emerging from 'dark place' after playoff loss: Ryan Tannehill openly discussed his struggle with mental health this offseason. But his journey doesn't start or end here.
- From NFL QB to mushroom farmer: At Mycolove Farm in Colorado, Jake Plummer can be found doing anything from sweeping the floors to harvesting fully fruited mushrooms.
Training camp reporting dates
Good news, football fans, NFL camps will open sooner than you know it.
On July 18, rookies on the Buffalo Bills and Las Vegas Raiders will be the first to report for training camp this season. That's just a week away!
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