Lamar Jackson Sets A Deadline For Ravens Extension

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Lamar Jackson
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 Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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