In 2023, Baltimore’s decision to give receiver Odell Beckham $15 million in full guarantees on a one-year deal absolutely helped mend fences with Jackson — and ultimately to get him signed. Adding Lamar’s Louisville teammate only one day after Lamar said publicly to “go get him” becomes a potential building block toward a new contract.

Just over a week after his release from the Green Bay Packers, cornerback Jaire Alexander has signed with the Baltimore Ravens.