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With Lamar Jackson’s money, the Ravens should extend three players.

The 2018 NFL MVP will be paid soon.
Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens’ front management could want to focus on these three guys.
The Baltimore Ravens are one of only four teams in the NFL to have made the playoffs for three years in a row.
It’s one of the best teams in the league, and three-year quarterback Lamar Jackson has been a shining light.
So, how about Lamar Jackson, the quarterback?
The Buffalo Bills recently signed three-year quarterback Josh Allen to a massive contract extension.
Understandably, there would be concerns about how this revelation will effect the team’s negotiations with Jackson and the possibility of a contract extension.
“We’re not in any kind of hurry,” said head coach John Harbaugh (via ESPN’s Jamison Hensley).
“He’ll be our quarterback for years to come,” he said. Might the team now focus on extending the contracts of other players?
These are three to think about.
C Bradley Bozeman When you lead the NFL in running for two years in a row, you know you’re doing something right.
Bradley Bozeman was a sixth-round pick in 2018 and has started 16 games for the Ravens in each of the last two seasons.
The three-year veteran is switching from left guard to center this season (via Clifton Brown).
He’s also in the final year of his rookie contract, and given the organization’s history, it’d be surprising if general manager Eric DeCosta didn’t keep him hidden and prevent him from testing the free-agent market in 2022.

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Xavien Howard asks the Dolphins for a trade: ‘I’m just here so I don’t get fined.’

Dec 26, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The 28-year-old agreed to a five-year, $75 million contract, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL at the time.
While coming off his greatest season in the league in 2020, he is due $12 million in non-guaranteed money in 2021.
Jalen Ramsey ($20 million AVG), Marlon Humphrey ($19.5 million AAV), Tre’Davious White ($17.25 million AAV), Darius Slay ($16.6 million AAV), and teammate Byron Jones ($16.5 million AAV) all have higher contracts than Howard.
Howard and his agency never asked for a new contract, preferring to propose alternatives such as more guaranteed money.
The Dolphins turned down those pitches, according to the Baylor product.
Howard was chosen 38th overall in the 2016 NFL Draft by Miami.
During his five-year career, he has 55 pass deflections and 22 interceptions to go along with two Pro Bowl appearances and a First Team All-Pro selection in 2020.
Regarding Howard’s future, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said on “SportsCenter” on Sunday that many in the NFL believe the Houston Texans could be a good fit for the two-time Pro Bowler.
This is due to the fact that Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has asked for a trade and has stated that he would accept a transfer to Miami.

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Deshaun Watson is expected to attend Texans training camp despite sexual misconduct allegations, according to sources.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 03: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans in action against the Tennessee Titans during a game at NRG Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Despite many sexual misconduct complaints against him, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is expected to report to training camp on Sunday.
According to ESPN, Watson will dodge the $50,000 per day fee that players receive by skipping training camp.
According to reports, the veteran NFL quarterback is still looking for a trade out of Houston.
Watson has been mostly quiet since the allegations surfaced. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Watson has been relatively quiet since the allegations surfaced.
The first claim was leveled against the Texans star in March, and he rejected it.
“I recently became aware of a lawsuit that has presumably been filed against me as a result of a social media post by a publicity-seeking plaintiffs lawyer.”
“I have not yet seen the complaint, but I can assure you that I have always treated every woman with the utmost respect,” he stated in a statement.
“The plaintiffs lawyer claims that this isn’t about money, yet before bringing suit, he made a spurious six-figure settlement demand, which I swiftly rejected.” AARON RODGERS, DAVANTE ADAMS POST CRYPTIC ‘LAST DANCE’ PHOTO IN THE MIDDLE OF PACKERS DRAMA
Unlike him, this isn’t about the money for me; it’s about cleaning my name, and I’m excited to do it.” He shared a video of himself practicing on-field drills in May.
Watson has maintained his innocence throughout the investigation.
Since March, the NFL has been looking into the allegations.
Watson could be placed on the NFL Commissioners Exempt List before the start of the season. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
He has reportedly demanded to be traded, but the team has yet to comply with his request.

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Mark Cuban of the Mavericks offers Cole Beasley of the Bills an incentive to get and market the COVID-19 vaccine.

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 28: Cole Beasley #10 of the Buffalo Bills on the sidelines during the second of a game on Thanksgiving Day against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. The Bills defeated the Cowboys 26-15. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

After the NFL player indicated on Twitter that he would get immunized and advocate receiving the vaccination if the firm shared its earnings with his wife, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban offered Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley a piece of Pfizer stock if he gets vaccinated and promotes getting the vaccine.
On Tuesday, Beasley, 32, responded to a tweet from Pro Football Talk on the NFL and NFLPA rewarding vaccination by claiming he would be vaccinated only if Pfizer, one of the COVID-19 vaccine’s manufacturers, would donate “a percentage of the earnings from the vaccine in my wife’s name.”
But Beasley retaliated, arguing the message wasn’t “literal,” and that it wasn’t about the money, as he told one Twitter user.
“It wasn’t meant to be literal.”
I’m not interested in your money.
If we had a real chat on the phone, I could explain why the NFL’s new rules may result in more games being canceled this year than last.
Perhaps you could assist.
“Does it effect your decision to be vaccinated?” Cuban asked, adding, “does that impact your decision to get vaccinated?” Cuban felt the offer was “fair enough” and encouraged the wideout to contact out to him.
” Beasley has taken a firm stand against the NFL’s new health protocols for the next season.
Last month, he stated that he would rather retire than be vaccinated.
“I’m not in it for the money any longer.”
My family has been looked after.
If you wish, you can fine me.
In a lengthy message uploaded to Twitter on Friday, Beasley stated, “My way of life and my principles are more important to me than a dollar.”
“I’ll be doing what I do outside.”
I’ll be out and about.
If you’re [sic] afraid of me, stay away or get vaccinated…
I may die of covid, but I’d rather die living.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Beasley reinforced that message on Twitter Tuesday, responding to one person with, “Its not about the money.”
If I’m willing to play for free this year, it’s not about the money,” he tweeted.
“You guys are so sensitive that no one can say anything these days.”
When it comes to individuals, everything is life and death.” The NFL is pushing hard to get players and club staff members vaccinated.
The amended regulation keeps the limits on unvaccinated players from previous season while removing most of the restrictions for vaccinated players.