The Baltimore Ravens’ current signing of Odell Beckham Jr. was actually met with Lamar Jackson’s approval. A brand new declare means that the acquisition was extra a requirement on Jackson’s half.
Former NFL government Michael Lombardi mentioned on “The Lombardi Line” podcast that Jackson had demanded the Ravens purchase each Beckham and Arizona Cardinals extensive receiver DeAndre Hopkins. The Ravens mentioned they might solely afford one, however did get Beckham.
“I used to be instructed reliably by anyone who’s concerned that Lamar instructed them in a dialog, ‘Get Hopkins and get Beckham, after which we are able to discuss,’” Lombardi mentioned. “And the membership went again to them and mentioned, look, we are able to’t get Hopkins and Beckham. We will’t afford each, however we’ll get one, and so they bought Beckham.”
Jackson and the Ravens stay locked in a contract dispute, and the franchise has appeared conscious that it must get the quarterback some assist on the ability positions. That’s clear in how they explored different strikes earlier than finally signing Beckham.
If Jackson did make this demand, is he OK with simply Beckham? He was actually excited in regards to the transfer, however might have to just accept that it’s all the Ravens can do for him at this level.
