After months of relentless back and forth, Baltimore Ravens were successful in retaining their marquee quarterback Lamar Jackson. With Jackson securing himself a five-year, $260 Million contract, the former 2019 NFL MVP has again clawed his way back to one of the highest earners in the entire league. And judging by his recent actions, Lamar Jackson is putting it all to good use.
Lver since his college career with the Louisville Cardinals, Lamar Jackson has continued to be a fan favorite. The Louisville community even honored Jackson by dedicating a street to him. Something similar was seen with Baltimore as well, as a local business dedicated an ice cream flavor to the QB1. Jackson’s popularity has a lot to do with his off-the-field actions and the pro bowler just keeps winning more hearts.
Lamar Jackson’s classy act The ‘5th Annual. unday With LJ’ grabbed many eyeballs, as Lamar Jackson once again allowed young fans to get up close and personal with the Baltimore Ravens QB1. Jackson’s previous attempts at Funday With LJ were vastly successful and this was no different. While the exact events for this iteration of ‘Funday With LJ’ aren’t known, in the past, Jackson had incorporated Go Karting, rock climbing, and 7 on-7 flag football were some of the many fun activities. However, food and ice cream trucks have been a constant through each of these annual meets and this year was no different.
In a video shared on Twitter, Lamar Jackson was spotted buying ice creams for a plethora of kids, and the visible joy on their faces was enough to bring a smile to Lamar Jackson as well. Lamar Jackson has been an active contributor to his community, and his impact far exceeds his glory as an NFL athlete. A man of the people As Lamar Jackson’s immaculate throws have baffled football fans for a while now, it’s his unquestionable commitment to the betterment of society that stands on par with his talents. Jackson has been an advocate for the fight against child hunger and even donated $25000 to Blessings in a Backpack back in 2018
The money donated was collected by Jackson during a series of autograph appearances at Planet Fitness. Jackson is also closely linked with the Baltimore Hunger Project which is also determined to tackle the issue of children going to sleep with a hungry stomach. The Lamar Jackson Foundation has also been working extensively with children, allowing them the opportunity to undergo education, sports and get an all-round development. Jackson clearly understands that the future lies in the hands of the young ones, and LJ is doing everything he can to further the cause.
