NFL Rumors: 2019 NFL MVP Reiterates Love For Ravens Amidst Departure Rumors

The story of two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Lamar Jackson having been unsigned thus far has led to multiple rumors about him potentially leaving the Baltimore Ravens.

However, “LJ” wanted to make it clear that he does not plan on leaving the Ravens at all after four solid years of success.

“I love my Ravens I don’t know who the hell putting that false narrative out that I’m having thoughts about leaving stop [trying to] read my mind,” Jackson tweeted on Wednesday, March 30.

Over the past weeks, rumors of Jackson supposedly thinking that he would be leaving the Ravens emerged from all sides as most of the quarterback market started thinning out.

The Cleveland Browns giving controversial quarterback Deshaun Watson a fully-guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract after acquiring him from the Houston Texans, a development that Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti partially blames for their difficulty in convincing Jackson to re-sign.

“The kid (Lamar Jackson) is so obsessed with winning a Super Bowl, that I think deep down, he doesn't think he's worthy,” Bisciotti remarked in his first interview with reporters in four years.

“I think he wants that to say, 'Now, I deserve to be on top.' People can speculate any way they want. I don't think he is turned on by money that much and he knows it's coming one way or the other."

This line of thinking could likely be the culprit for the drawn-out Jackson saga as the 25-year-old play-caller has high expectations of himself.

Jackson has been criticized of being a running back that was converted into a quarterback because of his penchant to run with the ball instead of passing it.

It can be argued that this occurrence is due to two things: receivers being unable to find ways to get open and the pocket collapsing way too fast.

The latter would most likely be the case for Jackson being running quarterback since he needs to keep the chains moving on every play.

With that concern, the Ravens are looking to address that this offseason.

They signed eight-year veteran offensive tackle Morgan Moses to a three-year, $15 million deal, and it is to be expected that they will continue scouring the market for upgrades across this group.

The upcoming draft gives the Ravens a ton of opportunities to explore their options and find which players would work best for them.

Jackson’s comments practically confirmed that he is planning to sign his extension soon, but the only question is when.