Calling Out Fake $200 Million Claim, Lamar Jackson Gives a Reality Check to NFL Insider
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The Baltimore Ravens and their star QB Lamar Jackson’s back-and-forth have reached new heights. The 26-year-old, former MVP, and his fans witnessed a masterstroke from the Ravens, as they placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on Jackson, allowing him to test free agency waters. Prior to the non-exclusive franchise tag, a number of teams appeared to be lining up for Lamar Jackson, but in a surprising turn of events, they all backed off. Amidst all the drama revolving around him, Jackson has continued to remain tight-lipped about the situation, leaving the NFL Insiders to do most of the talking. However, this time he opened up.
While many of these insiders concluded that most teams would not be making an offer for Jackson, one went on to make an otherwise outrageous claim. The claim perfectly aligned with Lamar’s interests, and maybe that is exactly what motivated him in breaking his silence.
Lamar Jackson calls out NFL Insider
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Lamar Jackson went on to demand a deal in line with what Deshaun Watson signed with the Browns. Watson’s deal entailed a five-year $230 million contract, all fully guaranteed, and Jackson felt he deserved the same. Amidst all of the reports came one that stated Lamar turned down an excellent deal back in September.
Schefter: Lamar Jackson turned down $200 million guaranteed deal back in September https://t.co/bDeG2fyL2H
— Baltimore Beatdown (@BmoreBeatdown) March 14, 2023
ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealed on ‘The Adam Schefter Podcast’, “Chris Mortensen and I reported on this last September when Lamar Jackson was offered a deal that he turned down. A deal that included at the time he was offered $133 million due at signing. The contract also had injury guarantees that brought the guarantees to $175 million and it then had a springing guarantee that could’ve brought the value for the contract, the guaranteed money of the contract to $200 million in guarantees… and yes, those were the actual numbers and that was the situation. So those really were the guarantees for Lamar Jackson.”
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Jackson felt that the reports were factually inaccurate and went on to post a cryptic tweet.
133/3years fully guaranteed😒 but I need a agent? 🤣🤦🏾♂️
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) March 14, 2023
With all the reports going around, Lamar definitely made the right choice in calling out Schefter. He went on to speak out his truth and wanted to avoid some of the chaos engulfing his career.
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As the situation currently stands, Lamar Jackson is still pursuing his dream contract, hoping to negotiate with teams, while none show interest.
Fans chime in with Jackson
With Lamar Jackson calling out Adam Schefter, fans also had a green light to do the same. One user went out to speak in favor of Jackson, “The national media loves to slander you for no reason“.
The national media loves to slander you for no reason 😂
— ZFARM (@ZFarm__) March 14, 2023
While another questioned Lamar’s response, “This is literally what Schefter reported so how is that cap? 133 fully, 200 total by 2026. Where is the cap Lamar?”
This is literally what Schefter reported so how is that cap? 133 fully, 200 total by 2026. Where is the cap Lamar?
— Spence (@SpenceNice103) March 14, 2023
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The back and forth on Twitter was certainly enjoyable as another user tried making sense of the situation, “Schefter reported $200 mil GUARANTEED. That’s the cap. Lamar is saying the most guaranteed they offered is 133.”
Schefter reported $200 mil GUARANTEED. That’s the cap.
Lamar is saying the most guaranteed they offered is 133.
That’s a huge difference and a huge slap in the face compared to what all these other shitty QB’s are getting (Wilson and Kyler)
— Tim Spencer (@BumpnRun30) March 14, 2023
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This isn’t the first time that Lamar Jackson had his share of run-ins with Adam Schefter, as he previously called out the ESPN journalist for another comment he made. In September 2022, Jackson blasted Schefter for misquoting him and taking his response ‘out of context’.
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Edited by:
Hitesh Nigam