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Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have "vengeance on [their] mind", and the front office's latest move to land an All-Pro cornerback solidifies an all-in approach.
With visions of last season's heartbreaking loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round of the AFC Playoffs still haunting the Baltimore Ravens, star quarterback Lamar Jackson had some poignant things to say in his first media availability since then.
"We're going to bounce back," Jackson said to reporters after Tuesday's minicamp practice. "And when we come back, I feel like we're going to have vengeance on our mind."
He wasn't just speaking for the team. The front office is making another major move this offseason to take that revenge mindset to heart.
After seemingly begging general manager Eric DeCosta to sign recently released superstar cornerback Jaire Alexander of the Green Bay Packers, Jackson got his wish.
"Got him," said the team's social media in sharing Alexander putting pen to paper and signing with Baltimore.
The one-year deal reportedly costs $4 million, with a chance to add $2 million in incentives.
The move affirms Baltimore's desires of winning a Super Bowl in the next few years. Alexander joining the team, although he comes with some red flags, could open that title window slightly wider.
The Ravens remain one of the most complete teams on both sides of the ball. On defense, Alexander joins a star-studded secondary featuring cornerback Marlon Humphrey and safety Kyle Hamilton with promising young prospects Nate Wiggins and Malaki Starks in the fold also.
Alexander, a former college teammate of Jackson's at Louisville, joins the flock as one of the most accomplished cornerbacks in football, holding two Pro Bowls and two All-Pro selections in seven seasons.
When he is on the field, he is the cream of the crop ... but he's struggled more with his availability than his ability.
Over the past two years, Alexander has played in just 14 total regular-season games due to numerous injuries, including groin, back, shoulder and knee issues. In 2024, he missed the Packer's last eight games.
Baltimore remains the clear favorites in the AFC North, but they're hoping this signing and vengeance mentality will push them over the top and wash away their playoff horrors of the past.
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