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.

Alexander joins a Ravens team that has been struggling to get over the hump come every January.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has done just about everything but win a Super Bowl in the NFL, and his team's latest mishap is serving as a motivating factor heading into the 2025 campaign.