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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has denied new images on social media that he posted related to a new contract.
Jackson, who has been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL since taking over Baltimore’s initial job during the 2018 season, posted a photo of a gold tooth grid with the words “I need $”.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson completed 17 of 26 passes in total in 11 vs. 11 and 10 of his attempts in seven-on-seven exercises Tuesday, June 14, 2022. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun / Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Initial reactions connected the phrase with its contractual situation.
Jackson will not sign beyond the 2022 season, and a new long-term deal would likely cost the Ravens a fortune given the deals Josh Allen and Deshaun Watson recently signed.
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However, Jackson said at his Funday with LJ event that he was not trying to convey any message with the image. He said it was a post about the movie “How High” and thought it was funny.
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Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens on the sidelines in the third quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at M and T Bank Stadium on January 2, 2022 in Baltimore. (Patrick Smith / Getty Images)
“I don’t know why people make it explode,” Jackson told USA Today. “I just saw the Bleacher Report post. They just take anything that is posted on social media and just exploit it and try to think for you. I don’t take it too seriously.
“They make it look like I’m talking to the Ravens when I’m not. Our discussion about the contract is already underway. But that’s not the point.”
Jackson said he would not publicly comment on the negotiations.
“I’m not putting my business life on social media. I will never do it. I will not put my personal life on social media. I will show things, but I will not throw subliminal. [messages] out. It’s not me, ”Jackson said, adding that he hoped an agreement could be reached before the training camp.
Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after losing to the Miami Dolphins 22-10 in a game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida (Michael Reaves / Getty Images)
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Jackson was the 2019 NFL MVP after his second full season. Last year he battled injuries and only managed to play 12 games. He threw 2,882 yards, 16 touchdowns and 13 interceptions, adding 767 yards and two touchdowns.
Ryan Gaydos is the sports editor for Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to Ryan.Gaydos@fox.com.