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Photo: Instagram/Lamar Jackson In a surprising turn of events, Baltimore Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson was absent from Thursday's practice due to an undisclosed illness, as reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Jackson, a former MVP, has been a key player in all 12 games this season, contributing to the Ravens' impressive 9-3 record. Currently leading the AFC North, the Ravens share the same number of wins as the conference's No. 1 seed, the Miami Dolphins. While Jackson's availability for Week 14 remains uncertain, the Ravens are determined to secure a first-round bye against the formidable Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Photo: Instagram/Lamar Jackson After recovering from a PCL injury that sidelined him at the end of the 2022 season, the 26-year-old quarterback has showcased remarkable form, boasting a career-high 68.3% completion rate with 2,618 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and just five interceptions. His dual-threat prowess is evident with 574 rushing ...

Photo: Instagram/DeAndre Hopkins In a surprising move, the Arizona Cardinals have decided to part ways with star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins , marking one of the biggest surprises of the NFL offseason. Despite efforts to find a trade partner for Hopkins, the Cardinals ultimately had to release him. As a result, Hopkins now has the freedom to sign with any team he chooses. His contract, which he signed when he was traded to the Cardinals in 2020, includes a cap number of $29,988,890 in 2023 and $25,453,886 in 2024. The Cardinals will incur a dead cap of $21,077,776 with this release, providing them with $8,911,114 in cap space. Some may wonder why the Cardinals didn't designate Hopkins' release as a post-June 1 designation. Photo: Instagram/DeAndre Hopkins According to former agent Joel Corry, CBS Sports reports that Arizona couldn't have utilized this designation even if they wanted to. The NFL permits teams to use only two post-June 1 designations per year, and the Car...

Photo: Instagram/Odell Beckham Jr. Odell Beckham Jr. , the NFL star, will not face criminal charges following an assault allegation where he was accused of grabbing a woman by her throat at a Los Angeles nightclub. Prosecutors have concluded their investigation and found no basis for pressing charges against Beckham. Surveillance footage from the Delilah restaurant in LA reportedly contradicted the account provided by the complaining witness. Photo: Instagram/Odell Beckham Jr. takes the podium at his introductory press conference with the Baltimore Ravens, addressing the gathered media and fans. Furthermore, the video did not show any evidence of battery, and there were no witnesses who could corroborate the alleged victim's claims. Ultimately, the prosecutors determined that there was insufficient evidence to support the case beyond a reasonable doubt. Beckham's representatives stated that they had not been contacted by the police and were unaware of any investigation into the...

Photo: Instagram/Odell Beckham Jr Star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr . has agreed to sign a one-year deal worth up to $18 million with the Baltimore Ravens . The deal includes a $13.835 million signing bonus, a $1.165 million base salary, and $3 million in incentives. The Ravens reportedly offered Beckham the contract last week and he was impressed with the figures. Photo: Instagram/Odell Beckham Jr The addition of Beckham is expected to improve Baltimore's win total from 9.6 to 10.0, according to SportsLine data scientist Stephen Oh. Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti has been in frequent communication with Beckham, "pitching him on the idea of coming to Baltimore, the support he would have with the team, and the necessity of helping to square things with Lamar Jackson as well." Jackson announced last month that he had officially requested a trade from the organization, but the team has remained in contact with him. The move to sign Beckham shows the Ravens are serious abou...

Photo: Instagram/Odell Beckham Jr Following his recent workout with several NFL teams, Odell Beckham Jr . has reportedly entered into talks with multiple clubs as the league heads into the 2023 free agency period. Despite having missed the entire 2022 season due to injury, Beckham is said to be seeking $20 million per year, which may affect his market value. While there is no certainty over his future financial demands, various teams have been identified as his most likely landing spots. Photo: Instagram/Odell Beckham Jr The New York Giants , for whom Beckham previously played, may have an interest in re-signing him to provide additional firepower for quarterback Daniel Jones . However, the team may be wary of committing to high-end money for a 30-year-old receiver coming off a serious injury. Similarly, the Patriots , who have struggled to find offensive weapons in recent years, may see Beckham as a potential safety valve for quarterback Mac Jones . The Cleveland Browns , from whom...

Photo: Instagram/Lamar Jackson  The Ravens and Lamar Jackson are in a standoff over contract negotiations as the franchise tag window is open. The main sticking point has been guaranteed money, with the Ravens' top offer from last offseason including $133MM in guaranteed money. Jackson has repeatedly attempted to use Deshaun Watson's $230MM contract as market value for his next pact, with each counteroffer he has made to the Ravens being fully guaranteed contracts that "exceeded that of Watson." Photo: Instagram/Lamar Jackson  Other QB extensions around the league since Watson's deal have pointed to it being an outlier, rather than the new norm. The two parties are expected to use the franchise tag, which will either extend the negotiating period into the summer or open up the possibility of a tag-and-trade. A decision on whether to use the exclusive or non-exclusive tag will need to be made no later than March 7. ESPN's report includes further team sources ex...

Photo: Instagram/Lamar Jackson  The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly considering trading quarterback Lamar Jackson for a "windfall of draft picks," according to sources cited by NFL Network. Jackson is set to become a free agent this offseason, and while the Ravens have indicated they plan to retain him, the possibility of a trade has been an open secret for some time. Jackson himself has recently posted a cryptic tweet suggesting he is unhappy with the situation. Photo: Instagram/Lamar Jackson  While the Ravens have been saying the right things about retaining Jackson, critics argue they are not actually taking action. One team that has been suggested as a potential destination for Jackson is the Atlanta Falcons, who could benefit greatly from the addition of a quarterback of his caliber. However, any potential trade would likely involve Baltimore asking for three first-round draft picks. The downside for the Falcons is that they would be left with a bare draft cupboard, as h...

Photo: Instagram/Lamar Jackson  Lamar Jackson did not travel with the Baltimore Ravens to their playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The quarterback's absence from the active roster was expected due to a lingering knee injury. Jackson had previously all but ruled himself out for the game on Thursday, and the team officially declared him out on Friday. Photo: Instagram/Lamar Jackson  Jackson's absence was notable as he was not on the sideline, and there is currently an ongoing contract impasse between him and the team. He injured his knee on December 4th, and while he was initially designated as "week-to-week" by head coach John Harbaugh, he did not return for the rest of the regular season. Tyler Huntley started in his place, and the Ravens lost the game 24-17. Jackson's future with the franchise is uncertain as he enters the offseason without a contract and the team holds the option to use the franchise tag to retain him. Read Next: LeBron James...