Lamar Jackson Urges Ravens GM to Make Blockbuster Pro Bowl Addition
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The Baltimore Ravens continue to be one of the most dominant teams in the entire NFL, though they have had trouble getting past the upper-echelon AFC teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. A big reason for that has to do with the defense, which doesn't have the best secondary.
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The Ravens were second-worst in terms of allowed passing yards per game in 2024, with 244.1 yards allowed on average. Though the team has Kyle Hamilton at the safety position and Marlon Humphrey at the corner position, more is needed.
Having a strong defense would be the biggest way the Ravens could get over the hump on not making the Super Bowl, especially against tough passing teams like the Chiefs and Bills. That said, Baltimore star Lamar Jackson is already campaigning for the team to make a major update with a Pro Bowler.
#Ravens QB Lamar Jackson on former college teammate Jaire Alexander, who was just released by the #Packers: 'Go get him, Eric!'
He added that he's already reached out to Jaire. pic.twitter.com/Nv4MDJcJh5 — Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) June 17, 2025
Jackson was speaking to the media when he stated that Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta should make a big play to sign recently released corner, Jaire Alexander.
Alexander was surprisingly released by the Green Bay Packers, leading to him being able to sign with whatever team he wishes. Jackson has plenty of history with the corner, as they both played for Louisville.
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The biggest issue with Alexander has been his durability. The star corner is one of the best when he is on the field. However, he has not played a full season since 2022.
Alexander has played seven games in each of the last two seasons, and his injury concerns might be a big reason why teams have not yet signed him. Though he does have an injury history, he remains one of the best coverage corners in the game.
Alexander is likely to sign with a team before training camp starts, or he won't have to wait long. That team could be the Ravens, especially if Jackson has anything to do with it.
Per the post above from NFL insider Ari Meirov, it also indicates that Jackson has already been in contact with Alexander over joining the Ravens. If the former Packers defender is fully healthy, he would be an incredible addition to the already-solid defense of Baltimore.
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