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Examining the Fine Print of an NFL Contract

The salaries are dazzling—but there are many mysteries behind the big numbers in an NFL contract. An expert in how deals are built took us inside the process.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 13, 2023

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson says he has requested a trade, tweets team ‘has not been interested in meeting my value’

PHOENIX — After the Ravens and Lamar Jackson spent the last two years trying to come to an agreement on a long-term deal, the quarterback has issued a definitive response. Following months of silence from Jackson, he revealed on Monday that he has demanded to be traded.

Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2023

Lamar Jackson’s Perfectly Timed Tweets Sent a Very Clear Message to the Ravens

His posting coming out during the NFL owners meetings asking to be traded turned up the volume on his negotiation, and now it’s up to Baltimore to quiet the situation.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 27, 2023

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson takes to Twitter, denies NFL’s assertion of representation

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson denied any assertion that Ken Francis was attempting to negotiate a contract on his behalf

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 24, 2023

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson promotes business venture with mysterious Ken Francis

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson promoted a business venture with mysterious figure Ken Francis

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 24, 2023

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson says business partner isn’t negotiating with teams after NFL issues warning in memo

BALTIMORE — The Lamar Jackson saga has taken another bizarre twist.

Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2023

NFL Memo Involving Lamar Jackson Takes Bizarre Turn As QB Responds

The non-certified rep named in the league’s memo does seem to have a connection to Jackson, but not as an agent.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 23, 2023

NFL Warns Teams of Non-Certified Rep Contacting Clubs About Lamar Jackson

The representative is not allowed to negotiate offer sheets or player contracts with any NFL player.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 23, 2023

Lamar Jackson’s Ravens saga took another bizarre turn as NFL warned of a fake agent

If Jackson wants to leave Baltimore, he'll probably have to find another way.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2023