Odell Beckham Jr. AND DeAndre Hopkins Enough to Entice Lamar Jackson Back to Ravens?
Due to the Lamar Jackson contract saga, the Baltimore Ravens have been in the news a lot this offseason.
After reportedly rejecting an offer from the Ravens before the start of last season, Jackson is rumored to be holding out for a fully guaranteed deal. As such, Baltimore slapped the non-exclusive franchise tag on Lamar, which remains unsigned.
In a bid (we think) to try and entice Jackson to sign the tender or a long-term deal, Baltimore signed Odell Beckham Jr. (at Lamar's request). But they aren't stopping there.
According to Adam "Pacman" Jones, who appeared on the Pat McAfee Show, the Ravens are interested in landing Arizona Cardinals receiver DeAndre Hopkins as well which is also at Lamar's request.
Whether Baltimore will have the financial capabilities to make the deal happen is unknown at this time, but getting the exact two weapons that Jackson asked for is a good sign that the franchise wants Lamar, right?
But will acquiring two All-Pro receivers be enough for Jackson to sign on the dotted line? Or will the fully guaranteed contract ultimately be the deciding factor?
With Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray both not getting fully guaranteed deals, will Jackson have to settle for a revised contract after NBA legend Charles Barkley said Lamar was "playing with fire," due to the current standoff?
The Ravens are doing everything they can to entice Jackson into staying, but it remains to be seen if that will be enough.
Time is ticking, and while Lamar has until July to sign the tender, the Ravens would surely like to know where he stands before the draft. Having the No. 22, 86, 124, 157, and No. 199 picks, if Jackson isn't willing to agree to terms, then the Ravens may have to trade up to try and secure another quarterback.
Baltimore is doing its part to try and sway Lamar into signing a contract, but if bringing Beckham Jr. and potentially Hopkins through the door isn't enough ... what will be?
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