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“What Happened to Lamar?”: NFL Fans Divided After Bribe News Sends Shockwaves, Days After Ravens Qb Seals $260M Deal

Published 05/14/2023, 6:13 AM EDT

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The NFL is once again embroiled in controversy as allegations surface against a prominent figure in football. An agent & renowned football president of GSE Worldwide finds himself under the scrutiny of the NFLPA. Allegations for allegedly offering inducements to teams during NFL Drafts this season. With confirmation of the allegations and a statement from his attorney, the football world is left wondering what this means for the sport’s integrity.

The NFLPA is investigating prominent agents for possible violations of their rules. With an impressive client roster that includes star players like Xavien Howard and DeMarcus Lawrence, the stakes are high for an agent. The investigation will determine if he offered incentives during the 2023 NFL Draft that go against the regulations.

Sports Agent David Canter Faces NFLPA Probe

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Agent David Canter, president of football at GSE Worldwide, is being investigated by the NFLPA for allegedly offering inducements to teams during the 2023 NFL Draft. Canter, a sports agent, allegedly used vacation properties he owned to persuade teams to select his clients in the NFL draft. Pro Football Talk confirmed this, with an anonymous general manager and two others acknowledging receiving similar offers. Canter’s attorney, Adam Kenner, said Canter is cooperating with the NFLPA and expects a swift resolution.

Adam Kenner made a statement- “We are aware that the NFLPA is looking into communications between my client and various management personnel of certain NFL teams. Mr. Canter did not engage in any wrongdoing and he is fully cooperating with the NFLPA. We expect the situation to be resolved shortly.”

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In a satirical statement by user @StoicGeorgeus, a connection was made to Lamar Jackson by asking, “What happened to Lamar?” The user humorously suggested that David Canter, depicted in a recent post with someone resembling a larger version of Lamar Jackson. Despite not having an agent since being drafted by the Ravens in 2018, the 26-year-old Lamar was able to secure a remarkable five-year contract extension with the team. The agreement is worth $260 million, with $185 million guaranteed, and was recently finalized.

How fans have reacted?

Someone suggests, Isn’t that what he’s supposed to do as an agent?

People often criticize players who represent themselves, but now the agents are being seen as the bad guys.

One fan- Kudos to him for doing whatever it takes to get his clients drafted! 😂

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NFLPA Investigating Rule Infraction

NFLPA investigates agent David Canter for potential rule violations, as reported by ESPN. While it’s not explicitly against the rules to offer incentives to teams during the NFL Draft, the investigation will determine if Canter’s actions violate the regulations. If found guilty, he could face penalties such as fines, suspension, or losing his agent certification.

Canter’s GSE Worldwide agency represented 21 athletes in the 2023 draft, including Jayden Reed and Desjuan Johnson among others. He also represents veteran NFL players like Xavien Howard, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Asante Samuel Jr.

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The NFL Players Association is looking into allegations against David Canter. Some fans have praised Canter’s efforts to help his clients get drafted, while others have condemned his actions. The investigation is ongoing, and its outcome is uncertain. However, this controversy has underscored the importance of transparency and accountability in professional football.

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Mohammad Asif Ansari is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports, with a passion for bringing sports news to life through engaging content. As an ardent sports fan, Ansari likes to cover core sports angles. His latest article, “Dallas Cowboys Reportedly Making It Difficult for Aaron Rodgers to Pursue His Dream Team” got a hoard of interested sports readers.
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