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Ravens grant Lamar Jackson his wish, signing Jaire Alexander to a team-friendly deal

Originally posted on Ebony Bird | By Jaleel Grandberry | Last updated Jun 18, 2025 1:31 PM ET

When Lamar Jackson speaks, everyone in Baltimore listens. So when the superstar quarterback pleaded with Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta to sign veteran corner Jaire Alexander, it was only a matter of time before a deal got done. Sure enough, one day later, Alexander is officially a Raven.

Baltimore granted Jackson his wish, signing the veteran corner to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million. NFL insider Adam Schefter reports that the deal is only $4 million, with $2 million in incentives. That means this is an incredibly team-friendly deal for a two-time All-Pro, two-time Pro Bowl cornerback.

Deal breakdown: It’s a one-year, $4 million deal with Jaire Alexander having the ability to earn $2 million more in incentives. $6 million max value. https://t.co/7vecmvjvrh
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 18, 2025

Jackson and Alexander played together in college at Louisville, and that’s why the two-time MVP was so determined to team up with him again. Now, the former Cardinals are reunited, but as Ravens this time.

This article first appeared on Ebony Bird and was syndicated with permission.

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