The Chiefs opened the game by scoring touchdowns on their first two possessions and followed that up with a field goal to end the first half with a 17-7 lead.

The Chiefs’ defense took the driving seat in the second half, making key plays to keep the Ravens in check. Corner L’Jarius Sneed first saved a touchdown by punching out the ball from the hands of Baltimore’s wideout Zay Flowers as he was about to reach the endzone.

Veteran safety Deon Bush followed that up by intercepting Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson in the red zone to keep the Chiefs with a two-possession advantage with less than seven minutes left on the clock.

The Ravens managed to score a field goal late in the game but never got the ball back as the Chiefs ran down the clock and launched a huge celebration.

“You don’t take it for granted,” said Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes after the game. “You never know how many you’re going to get to or if you’re going to get to any. So it truly is special just to do it with these guys after what we’ve been through all season long. Guys coming together, it really is special. But I told them, ‘The job’s not done.’ Our job now is to prepare ourselves to play a good football team in the Super Bowl and try to get that ring.”

The Kansas City Chiefs will now face the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl LVIII. It marks the rematch of the Super Bowl LIV, which the Chiefs won 31–20 to claim their first title in five decades.  

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“It’s really not any one thing that goes into it,” Harbaugh said of his decision to rest Jackson. “Just all things considered, it seemed to be the right thing to do. We had conversations with Lamar and others and made the decision.” With the Ravens already qualified for the playoffs, Saturday’s game has no ramifications for the team from Maryland.

Jackson revealed that he and Harbaugh discussed his omission from Saturday’s game, adding that “I feel like it was best to sit me.” In the NFL Most Valuable Player’s stead, Tyler Huntley will start against the Steelers. For the Steelers, a win on Saturday is crucial if they hope to have an outside chance of clinching a playoff berth.

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According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Gordon’s contract could be worth up to $3.1 million if he meets all the incentives.

Gordon spent the first half of 2022 season with the Denver Broncos in 2022, rushing for 318 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games. He was released by the Broncos after picking up his fifth fumble of the season in a Week 11 game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

After his release, Gordon signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and was placed on the team’s practice squad. However, he wasn’t activated for a single game for the rest of the campaign.

Gordon, who was a two-time Pro Bowler with the Los Angeles Chargers, is expected to add depth and veteran experience to the Ravens’ running game. Despite his struggles last season, the 30-year-old player is only one year removed from back-to-back campaigns in which he averaged 4.5 yards per carry and combined for 1,904 rushing yards and 17 TDs.

The Ravens currently have 2020’s second-round pick J.K. Dobbins penciled as their starter, but Gordon could challenge veterans Gus Edwards and Justice Hill for the backup running back spot.

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Worth $260 million, this is the most expensive contract in the history of the Ravens. He will also become the most highly-paid player in the league with earnings of $52 million per year, including $185 million in guaranteed money.

“For the last few months, there has been a lot of he said, she said,” Jackson stated in a video posted on the Ravens’ official Twitter account. “A lot of nail-biting. A lot of head-scratching going on. But for the next five years, it’s a lot of ‘flock’ going on.”

Jackson spoke in reference to the rumors regarding his demands that circulated in the media. It was previously reported that the quarterback would demand $230 million in guaranteed money that Deshaun Watson received from the Cleveland Browns last year.

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Speaking at his first press conference as a Raven earlier this week, Beckham addressed the rumors that the Ravens managed to lure him by telling him Jackson will be with the team in 2023.

“Didn’t get any assurances for anything, you know life’s uncertain,” Beckham told reporters. “I think that we don’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow, or the next day. We only know what’s happened in the past.”

However, Beckham did use the opportunity to send a message to Jackson.

“Lamar, if you’re watching, I would love to get to work with you,” the three-time Pro Bowler said.

Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore is uncertain, considering that the former NFL MVP publicly stated he wants to leave the team after two sides failed to agree to a contract extension. The Ravens placed a non-franchise tag on Jackson earlier this offseason, allowing the player to negotiate with other teams. If he signs a contract offer, the Ravens can match it or let him walk in exchange for two first-round picks.

Jackson also has the option to play under the tag in 2023 before hitting free agency next year or to sit out the season.

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According to reports, Agholor inked a one-year deal that comes with a $3.25 million base salary. The player can earn an additional $3 million based on incentives.

The Ravens have been quiet since the free agency opened, being limited with what they can spend due to the non-exclusive $32.416 million franchise tag placed on quarterback Lamar Jackson. The franchise needs to keep its space open in case Jackson signs its tag or if they need to match a contract he agrees to with another team.

Agholor fills a position of need for the Ravens, considering that the franchise struggled with wide receiver production in recent years. The team had the least-productive wideout corps in three of the past four seasons, including 2022. The 29-year-old will add depth to the position while also providing Baltimore with a dependable pair of hands while they wait for their primary receiver Rashod Bateman to return from the injury.

Nelson Agholor spent the past two seasons with the New England Patriots, making 68 catches for 835 yards and five touchdowns. He previously also played with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Las Vegas Raiders earlier in his career.

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According to NFL Network’s insider Ian Rapoport, the Jets are giving up a late-round draft for the 27-year-old.

Clark has been the Ravens’ starter at safety for the past four seasons, but the franchise planned to release him this offseason to make room for last year’s first-round selection Kyle Hamilton. By trading Clark, Baltimore receives at least some compensation instead of seeing a player they developed walk out for nothing.

The Jets, on the other hand, had one of the best defenses in 2022 but were evidently vulnerable in the safety position. Clark is expected to solve that issue, most likely starting alongside Jordan Whitehead. Veteran Lamarcus Joyner is set to become a free agent and is expected to play elsewhere in 2023.

Chuck Clark was the Ravens’ sixth-round selection in the 2017 NFL Draft. After two years of up and downs as a pro, he was pushed into a more prominent role in 2019 and made the most of it. His particular quality is versatility, as he lined up across multiple positions in 2022. The Virginia Tech product has 384 career tackles to go with 3.5 sacks, five interceptions, 32 passes defended, five forced fumbles, and two defensive touchdowns.

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“He wants to get a deal done, and that’s the most important part,” Campbell told NFL Network. “Sometimes guys who are part of a team and don’t want to be there anymore use [free agency] as an opportunity to go elsewhere. But he wants to be [with the Ravens].”

Negotiations between Jackson and the Ravens began 25 months ago, however, little progress has been made since with regard to closing a deal. Now, the situation appears more urgent, with the Ravens needing to secure a deal by Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET in order to prevent Jackson from becoming an unrestricted free agent.

Jackson has declined to speak publicly about his contract since the start of the 2022 season, refusing to chat with reporters altogether since enduring his season-ending injury in early December.

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The Ravens’ general manager Eric DeCosta once again said the right things during his recent chat with the reporters at the NFL scouting combine.

“We want Lamar here,” DeCosta said when asked about his signal-caller.

If the two sides don’t manage to strike a deal soon, the Ravens are expected to place a franchise tag on Jackson in order to ensure they don’t lose him for nothing. However, DeCosta said that the organization hopes this won’t be necessary.

“We’re hopeful to get a deal done with Lamar before that happens,” DeCosta said. “But sure, they’re big numbers. We’ve known they’re big numbers. We’re prepared for that.

It was previously reported that the main issue in negotiations between the Ravens and Jackson is the player’s request to have his entire contract guaranteed. Baltimore is standing firm that this won’t happen, although it is reportedly willing to make Jackson the highest-paid player in the league in average salary.

Since being taken with the final pick of the first round in 2018, Jackson established himself as arguably the best dual-threat quarterback in the history of the league. He made two Pro Bowls, won the MVP honors in 2019, and led the Ravens to playoffs in four out of his five seasons.

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Roman’s decision to step down comes amid fan outrage and dissatisfaction in the Ravens’ locker room. He offered the following comment at the time of his announcement:

“After visiting with Coach [John] Harbaugh and after huddling with my family, I have decided that now is the right time to move on from the Ravens so that I can explore new challenges and opportunities. I’ll truly miss Baltimore, but at the same time I am excited to attack my next opportunity with focus and passion.”

During Roman’s tenure, the Ravens’ offense appeared to gradually weaken, with the team going from an NFL-best 33.2 points per game in 2019 to 20.6 points per game in 2022; ranking them 19th in the league in this respect.

While Roman is credited with devising Baltimore’s effective outside-the-box offense around quarterback Lamar Jackson during the successful 2019 season, he has struggled this season due to Jackson’s unavailability through injury.

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The Chiefs opened the game by scoring touchdowns on their first two possessions and followed that up with a field goal to end the first half with a 17-7 lead.

The Chiefs’ defense took the driving seat in the second half, making key plays to keep the Ravens in check. Corner L’Jarius Sneed first saved a touchdown by punching out the ball from the hands of Baltimore’s wideout Zay Flowers as he was about to reach the endzone.

Veteran safety Deon Bush followed that up by intercepting Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson in the red zone to keep the Chiefs with a two-possession advantage with less than seven minutes left on the clock.

The Ravens managed to score a field goal late in the game but never got the ball back as the Chiefs ran down the clock and launched a huge celebration.

“You don’t take it for granted,” said Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes after the game. “You never know how many you’re going to get to or if you’re going to get to any. So it truly is special just to do it with these guys after what we’ve been through all season long. Guys coming together, it really is special. But I told them, ‘The job’s not done.’ Our job now is to prepare ourselves to play a good football team in the Super Bowl and try to get that ring.”

The Kansas City Chiefs will now face the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl LVIII. It marks the rematch of the Super Bowl LIV, which the Chiefs won 31–20 to claim their first title in five decades.  

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“It’s really not any one thing that goes into it,” Harbaugh said of his decision to rest Jackson. “Just all things considered, it seemed to be the right thing to do. We had conversations with Lamar and others and made the decision.” With the Ravens already qualified for the playoffs, Saturday’s game has no ramifications for the team from Maryland.

Jackson revealed that he and Harbaugh discussed his omission from Saturday’s game, adding that “I feel like it was best to sit me.” In the NFL Most Valuable Player’s stead, Tyler Huntley will start against the Steelers. For the Steelers, a win on Saturday is crucial if they hope to have an outside chance of clinching a playoff berth.

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According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Gordon’s contract could be worth up to $3.1 million if he meets all the incentives.

Gordon spent the first half of 2022 season with the Denver Broncos in 2022, rushing for 318 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games. He was released by the Broncos after picking up his fifth fumble of the season in a Week 11 game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

After his release, Gordon signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and was placed on the team’s practice squad. However, he wasn’t activated for a single game for the rest of the campaign.

Gordon, who was a two-time Pro Bowler with the Los Angeles Chargers, is expected to add depth and veteran experience to the Ravens’ running game. Despite his struggles last season, the 30-year-old player is only one year removed from back-to-back campaigns in which he averaged 4.5 yards per carry and combined for 1,904 rushing yards and 17 TDs.

The Ravens currently have 2020’s second-round pick J.K. Dobbins penciled as their starter, but Gordon could challenge veterans Gus Edwards and Justice Hill for the backup running back spot.

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Worth $260 million, this is the most expensive contract in the history of the Ravens. He will also become the most highly-paid player in the league with earnings of $52 million per year, including $185 million in guaranteed money.

“For the last few months, there has been a lot of he said, she said,” Jackson stated in a video posted on the Ravens’ official Twitter account. “A lot of nail-biting. A lot of head-scratching going on. But for the next five years, it’s a lot of ‘flock’ going on.”

Jackson spoke in reference to the rumors regarding his demands that circulated in the media. It was previously reported that the quarterback would demand $230 million in guaranteed money that Deshaun Watson received from the Cleveland Browns last year.

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Speaking at his first press conference as a Raven earlier this week, Beckham addressed the rumors that the Ravens managed to lure him by telling him Jackson will be with the team in 2023.

“Didn’t get any assurances for anything, you know life’s uncertain,” Beckham told reporters. “I think that we don’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow, or the next day. We only know what’s happened in the past.”

However, Beckham did use the opportunity to send a message to Jackson.

“Lamar, if you’re watching, I would love to get to work with you,” the three-time Pro Bowler said.

Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore is uncertain, considering that the former NFL MVP publicly stated he wants to leave the team after two sides failed to agree to a contract extension. The Ravens placed a non-franchise tag on Jackson earlier this offseason, allowing the player to negotiate with other teams. If he signs a contract offer, the Ravens can match it or let him walk in exchange for two first-round picks.

Jackson also has the option to play under the tag in 2023 before hitting free agency next year or to sit out the season.

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According to reports, Agholor inked a one-year deal that comes with a $3.25 million base salary. The player can earn an additional $3 million based on incentives.

The Ravens have been quiet since the free agency opened, being limited with what they can spend due to the non-exclusive $32.416 million franchise tag placed on quarterback Lamar Jackson. The franchise needs to keep its space open in case Jackson signs its tag or if they need to match a contract he agrees to with another team.

Agholor fills a position of need for the Ravens, considering that the franchise struggled with wide receiver production in recent years. The team had the least-productive wideout corps in three of the past four seasons, including 2022. The 29-year-old will add depth to the position while also providing Baltimore with a dependable pair of hands while they wait for their primary receiver Rashod Bateman to return from the injury.

Nelson Agholor spent the past two seasons with the New England Patriots, making 68 catches for 835 yards and five touchdowns. He previously also played with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Las Vegas Raiders earlier in his career.

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According to NFL Network’s insider Ian Rapoport, the Jets are giving up a late-round draft for the 27-year-old.

Clark has been the Ravens’ starter at safety for the past four seasons, but the franchise planned to release him this offseason to make room for last year’s first-round selection Kyle Hamilton. By trading Clark, Baltimore receives at least some compensation instead of seeing a player they developed walk out for nothing.

The Jets, on the other hand, had one of the best defenses in 2022 but were evidently vulnerable in the safety position. Clark is expected to solve that issue, most likely starting alongside Jordan Whitehead. Veteran Lamarcus Joyner is set to become a free agent and is expected to play elsewhere in 2023.

Chuck Clark was the Ravens’ sixth-round selection in the 2017 NFL Draft. After two years of up and downs as a pro, he was pushed into a more prominent role in 2019 and made the most of it. His particular quality is versatility, as he lined up across multiple positions in 2022. The Virginia Tech product has 384 career tackles to go with 3.5 sacks, five interceptions, 32 passes defended, five forced fumbles, and two defensive touchdowns.

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“He wants to get a deal done, and that’s the most important part,” Campbell told NFL Network. “Sometimes guys who are part of a team and don’t want to be there anymore use [free agency] as an opportunity to go elsewhere. But he wants to be [with the Ravens].”

Negotiations between Jackson and the Ravens began 25 months ago, however, little progress has been made since with regard to closing a deal. Now, the situation appears more urgent, with the Ravens needing to secure a deal by Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET in order to prevent Jackson from becoming an unrestricted free agent.

Jackson has declined to speak publicly about his contract since the start of the 2022 season, refusing to chat with reporters altogether since enduring his season-ending injury in early December.

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The Ravens’ general manager Eric DeCosta once again said the right things during his recent chat with the reporters at the NFL scouting combine.

“We want Lamar here,” DeCosta said when asked about his signal-caller.

If the two sides don’t manage to strike a deal soon, the Ravens are expected to place a franchise tag on Jackson in order to ensure they don’t lose him for nothing. However, DeCosta said that the organization hopes this won’t be necessary.

“We’re hopeful to get a deal done with Lamar before that happens,” DeCosta said. “But sure, they’re big numbers. We’ve known they’re big numbers. We’re prepared for that.

It was previously reported that the main issue in negotiations between the Ravens and Jackson is the player’s request to have his entire contract guaranteed. Baltimore is standing firm that this won’t happen, although it is reportedly willing to make Jackson the highest-paid player in the league in average salary.

Since being taken with the final pick of the first round in 2018, Jackson established himself as arguably the best dual-threat quarterback in the history of the league. He made two Pro Bowls, won the MVP honors in 2019, and led the Ravens to playoffs in four out of his five seasons.

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Roman’s decision to step down comes amid fan outrage and dissatisfaction in the Ravens’ locker room. He offered the following comment at the time of his announcement:

“After visiting with Coach [John] Harbaugh and after huddling with my family, I have decided that now is the right time to move on from the Ravens so that I can explore new challenges and opportunities. I’ll truly miss Baltimore, but at the same time I am excited to attack my next opportunity with focus and passion.”

During Roman’s tenure, the Ravens’ offense appeared to gradually weaken, with the team going from an NFL-best 33.2 points per game in 2019 to 20.6 points per game in 2022; ranking them 19th in the league in this respect.

While Roman is credited with devising Baltimore’s effective outside-the-box offense around quarterback Lamar Jackson during the successful 2019 season, he has struggled this season due to Jackson’s unavailability through injury.

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