Lamar Jackson posts cryptic message ahead of Ravens' offseason, free agency
Lamar Jackson didn't play in any of the Baltimore Ravens' final six games, including Sunday night's 24-17 AFC wild-card loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He is also a pending free agent, making it possible the last snap he played in black and purple was the one that resulted in a partial ligament tear and eventually sank the Ravens' Super Bowl hopes.
As Baltimore enters its offseason, one priority stands alone above the rest: figuring out what to do with its starting quarterback.
The Ravens balked at the idea of a fully guaranteed contract, but Kyler Murray's 2022 extension – and the $189.5 million in guarantees the Cardinals included – mean keeping the 2019 NFL MVP beyond the franchise tag will be a pricy proposition for Baltimore.
In advance of the next round of negotiations, Jackson took to his Instagram Stories to draft a post seemingly aimed at Baltimore's higher-ups. The message was simple: Treat me right and I'll treat you right.
Jackson wrote: "When you have something good, you don’t play with it. You don’t take chances losing it. You don’t neglect it. When you have something good, you pour into it. You appreciate it. Because when you take care of something good, that good thing takes care of you too. (prayer hands emoji)"
It appears Jackson wants to remain with the Ravens, albeit with a massive pay raise attached. And, with a 45-16 regular-season record as a starter, he’s got a solid argument on his side.