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Latest on the Lamar Jackson contract situation + Aaron Jones/AJ Dillon update ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ August 23, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Lamar [Lamar Jackson] Lamar Jackson is seeking a fully-guaranteed deal Details: According to Jay Glazer, Jackson is [seeking]( a fully-guaranteed contract similar to the one signed by Deshaun Watson. The Ravens however are offering something closer to the deal signed by Kyler Murray. - Watson’s contract includes a fully guaranteed $230 million, while Murray’s deal "only" includes $103 million in guarantees. Uphill: Glazer describes negotiations as a “really big uphill battle,” as he doesn’t “see” the Ravens agreeing to a fully guaranteed deal. Deadline: Jackson, who represents himself alongside his mother, will not negotiate with the Ravens once the season begins. If a deal is not reached by then, he’ll become an unrestricted free agent in 2023 — though he will be subject to the franchise tag. Image: MSA/Icon Sportswire Packers [AJ Dillon] Matt LaFleur refers to Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon as “1A and 1A” backfield options Details: In other words, the Packers won’t have a [primary]( ball carrier in 2022. Jones in 2021: Jones totaled 1,190 scrimmage yards (799 rushing, 391 receiving) and scored 10 touchdowns on 223 touches last season. He caught 52 of 65 targets (80.0% catch-rate). Dillon in 2021: Dillon totaled 1,116 scrimmage yards (803 rushing, 313 receiving) and scored 7 touchdowns on 221 touches last season. He caught 34 of 37 targets (91.9% catch-rate). Projection: From a skillset standpoint, the more powerful Dillon will likely be used between the tackles and in short-yardage situations, while the more elusive Jones could see increased work as a pass-catcher. More Packers News... - Aaron Rodgers hinted at a [significant]( role for rookie WR Romeo Doubs. - Rookie WR Christian Watson — who just returned from a knee injury — wowed observers with a leaping [27-yard]( grab during a two-minute drill. Image: Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire Drake [Kenyan Drake] Raiders likely to release RB Kenyan Drake Details: The Raiders are holding out for a last-minute trade offer before making the [release]( official. - Drake signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Raiders last March. Drake in 2021: Drake, 28, totaled 545 scrimmage yards (245 rushing, 291 receiving) and scored 3 touchdowns across twelve games. He suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 13. Talent: When healthy, Drake offers big-play ability — especially in the passing game. He averaged 1,089 scrimmage yards and 9 touchdowns per season from 2018 to 2020. - With injury issues at the position, the Rams are an obvious landing spot for Drake. LV RB Depth: The Raiders will move forward with Josh Jacobs and rookie Zamir White as primary ball carriers. Image: Steve Nurenberg/Icon Sportswire Mariota [Marcus Mariota] MNF: Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder impress vs. the Jets Mariota: Mariota completed 6-of-10 passes for 132 yards, 1 touchdown, and no interceptions. His first pass was a [52-yarder]( to Kyle Pitts. Ridder: Ridder, a third round rookie, completed an impressive 10-of-13 passes for 143 yards. Though he failed to lead a touchdown drive. Strevler: QB Chris Strevler was a standout for the Jets. He completed 8-of-11 passes for 119 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. He also led the team in rushing with 33 yards. - Strevler is competing with Mike White for the right to backup interim starter Joe Flacco. Rookies: Jets first-round WR Garrett Wilson caught 3-of-3 targets for 15 yards. Second-round RB Breece Hall rushed for a single yard on 4 carries. Image: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire Thibodeaux [Kayvon Thibodeaux] Giants rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux expected to miss 3-4 weeks Details: Thibodeaux suffered a sprained MCL after being controversially “[cut-blocked](” by Bengals TE Thaddeus Moss on Sunday. - Thibodeaux, by all accounts, was having a strong training camp and preseason. Opener? The Giants are hoping that Thibodeaux — the fifth-overall pick of the draft — will be ready for the season opener against the Titans on Sept. 11. Though that would require a swift recovery (the opener is only 19 days away). - A more reasonable expectation for a return could be against the Panthers in Week 2 or the Cowboys in Week 3. OLB Depth: Oshane Ximines (five career starts) and Quincy Roche (three career starts) will see increased playing time in Thibodeaux's spot opposite starter Azeez Ojulari. Beavers: Another rookie — sixth-round LB Darrin Beavers — tore his ACL against the Bengals and will [miss]( the 2022 season. Image: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire Ford [Cody Ford] Cardinals acquire OL Cody Ford from the Bills Details: The Cardinals will [send]( a 2023 fifth-round pick to the Bills. Profile: Ford, a 2019 second-rounder, never found his footing in Buffalo. He earned a 52.4 PFF grade in 2019, a 53.8 grade in 2020, and a 46.7 grade in 2021. Fit in AZ: Ford will provide depth behind starting guards Justin Pugh and Will Hernandez. He also has some experience at right tackle. - Ford blocked for Kyler Murray at the University of Oklahoma. Impact in BUF: The Bills will forward with Roger Saffold and Ryan Bates at guard and Spencer Brown at right tackle. Image: Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire More News - [Patriots]( have discussed trading OT Isaiah Wynn - [Chargers]( WR Josh Palmer is in concussion protocol - [Chargers]( LB Kenneth Murray (ankle) returned to practice - [Buccaneers]( WR Mike Evans (hamstring) returned to practice - [Panthers]( officially named Baker Mayfield starting QB - [Raiders]( traded QB Nick Mullens to the Vikings for a conditional 7th round pick - [Commanders]( activated TE Logan Thomas (ACL) off PUP list Share SHARE LEGIT FOOTBALL WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS [CLICK TO SHARE]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here](. [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © 2022 Legit Football. All rights reserved. 710 Main Street South #572, Southbury CT 06488