Lamar Jackson spoke it into existence. And the signing of Jaire Alexander could help spark a Lamar Jackson extension. At a minimum, it can't hurt the Ravens' effort to get a deal done. 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.

Lamar Jackson urged the Baltimore Ravens to sign his former college teammate Jaire Alexander earlier this week, and less than 24 hours after his plea, the Ravens did just that. On Wednesday, the franchise announced it has added the former Green Bay Packers cornerback.